Puel to ask Mahrez to clarify future

LONDON: Leicester City’s Algerian star Riyad Mahrez is to be asked by club manager Claude Puel where he believes his future lies.The 26-year-old’s performance in the 3-0 Premier League win over Huddersfield Town on Monday, in which he opened the scoring and set up Islam Slimani for the second, had Puel purring.

Arsenal are among those reported to be interested in a player who was pivotal for the Foxes in their title run.However, he has shown a return to top form this campaign.“It was a fantastic game for Riyad,” said Puel of Mahrez’s performance agianst Huddersfield. “I like this player and I’d like to keep our best players.“We will ask him the question,” added Puel regarding his future plans.