Manchester City want the signing of African superstar who also plays in the Premier League

- Manchester City are interested in the signing of Leicester City star Rihad Mahrez

- The Citizens want him after missing out on the signing of Alexis Sanchez

Current Premier League leaders Manchester City have reportedly lined up a club record fee of £60 million for Leicester City striker Rihad Mahrez.

According to the report by UK Sun, Manchester City turned this attention to the Algerian star after missing the signing of Alexis Sanchez.

City manager Pep Guardiola is also worried about the injury of Leroy Sane, and the former Barcelona coach wants an addition to his squad.

Manchester City eye move for Leicester City striker Rihad Mahrez (photo: LCF)

Mahrez went missing from Leicester in a bid to push through a transfer to Chelsea in the summer window but the tactic did not work.

The Premier League leaders would smash their transfer record for the second time in two days after splashing £57m on Atletico Bilbao's Aymeric Laporte.

Earlier, NAIJ.com had reported how Premier League leaders Manchester City signed French defender Aymeric Laporte from Athletic Bilbao for a reported fee of £57m.

The 23-year-old Laporte is regarded as one of the most promising young defenders in Europe and will wear the number 14 shirt for the Citizens.

Laporte is a left-footed defender, known for his calmness, strength and passing ability.

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