Roma Bid For Africa's Finest Footballer Wanted By Arsenal, Tottenham
Published: July 21, 2017
Former Premier League champions Leicester City have rejected an undisclosed bid from their Italian counterparts Roma for the signature of the current CAF African Footballer of the Year Riyad Mahrez.
The Foxes manager Craig Shakespeare has revealed that the club rejected the bid from The Giallorossi because it did not meet the winger's valuation.
“I think I was quoted on the last press day that there were no bids,” Shakespeare was quoted as saying by Sky Sports.
“There was a bid from Roma, I was told afterwards, so I would like to put the record straight on that one.
“It was politely declined on the basis that it was a low offer. Of what that offer is, don't ask me how much because I don't know and I don't get involved in that.”
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are also interested in snapping up Riyad Mahrez in the summer transfer window.
Igho Kingsley
The Foxes manager Craig Shakespeare has revealed that the club rejected the bid from The Giallorossi because it did not meet the winger's valuation.
“I think I was quoted on the last press day that there were no bids,” Shakespeare was quoted as saying by Sky Sports.
“There was a bid from Roma, I was told afterwards, so I would like to put the record straight on that one.
“It was politely declined on the basis that it was a low offer. Of what that offer is, don't ask me how much because I don't know and I don't get involved in that.”
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are also interested in snapping up Riyad Mahrez in the summer transfer window.
Igho Kingsley
Latest News
- 'I liked Pulisic' - AC Milan coach insists he won't tweak his formation to accommodate Chukwueze
- 24 goals in last 7 matches: Arsenal legend Wilshere hails Obi-Martin for extraordinary form
- The Super Eagles conundrum: Unpacking the best coaching option for Nigeria's national team
- George named in matchday squad, Madueke scores and assists for Chelsea in draw with Aston Villa
- Tottenham make move to beat Manchester United to signing of English-born Nigerian star
- Watch: Tottenham forward Ajayi scores his first U18s hat-trick in 8-goal thriller against West Brom
- Premier League: Danish-Nigerian forward suffers relegation with Sheffield United
- Iwobi becomes fourth Nigerian player to make 250 PL appearances after Arsenal, Newcastle, Everton legends
- After scoring seven goals against Norwich U18s, Obi-Martin breaks Arsenal record held by USMNT striker
- 'Scored many goals' - Legendary Brazil striker heaps praise on Osimhen, tips him to do well at new club
Football News 24/7
News Categories
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football