Arsenal fans react to claims Riyad Mahrez could move from Leicester (Tweets)

As Arsenal fans head into the final few days of the transfer window still hoping that Arsene Wenger will sign a top class forward, the big rumour on Sunday is that the Gunners could be targetting Leicester’s winger Riyad Mahrez.

Mahrez has started the new Premier League season like a house on fire, although the 24-year-old was subbed at halftime on Saturday in the Foxes’ 1-1 draw away at Bournemouth.

The Algerian international, who has also been linked with moves to Villarreal and Roma, has scored four goals in as many appearances for the Foxes so far this season.

According to the Star, “Wenger regards him as one of the most exciting talents in the Premier League.”

The Star go on to say that Leicester are insisting Mahrez is not for sale this summer, while a figure of five million pounds is listed as the potential transfer fee.

While the deal is unlikely to happen, it has provoked chatter on social media fro Arsenal fans, as they have gone from seeing their club linked to players like Karim Benzema to this.

Tweets on the claim Riyad Mahrez could move from Leicester to Arsenal are below.

Wenger trying to sign Mahrez makes little sense at all, which almost certainly means it is happening

— Tom Adams (@tomEurosport) August 30, 2015

Mahrez to #afc for 5 million never for that money as has a 4 year contract. Can see him going if he wanted 2 nx summer for 20 mill #lcfc

— Steve Coller (@coller81) August 29, 2015

From Benzema to Mahrez… Ok both born in France with Algerian roots but what an end ? It's time to close transfer window.

— Moussa SOW (@mossesow) August 30, 2015

When you realise we could have had Benzema or Cavani but the Mahrez deal looks most likely. #Arsenal #COYG

— Zach Cass (@TheFezMan15) August 30, 2015

We need a striker. Wenger is preparing a move for Ryad Mahrez, a winger/midfielder. Thank you Mr. Wenger.

— Octave Auguste (@octaugus) August 30, 2015

Arsenal move for Algerian-born goal machine in late window deal. Typical Fan "Benzema!" Riyad Mahrez. Typical Fan: http://pic.twitter.com/INlKFUTmJk

— Doug Nichols (@TheTXI) August 30, 2015

Yesterday Yarmolenko, now today Cavani, and interest in Mahrez from Leicester, sort it out sky sports, give us something official! #Arsenal

— Josh Sewell (@Sewelly14) August 30, 2015

I would welcome Mahrez at Arsenal all day … but we still need a striker.

— Modern Day Hippie (@OnlyOneSketchy) August 30, 2015

Mahrez no doubt is an incredible footballer but afraid @Arsenal 's priorities are other areas atm. A DM and a Striker!

— Amardeep Limbu (@Amardeep_gunner) August 30, 2015

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