Leicester City want Patrick Roberts as part of Riyad Mahrez’s £60 million move to Manchester City

Leicester City want Patrick Roberts as part of Riyad Mahrez’s £60 million move to Manchester City, according to The Telegraph.

It is not too long ago that it was reported that the Algerian’s deal wouldn’t include any player despite the rumours surrounding Roberts; however, in another twist, it now appears that the young winger could be on his way to the King Power Stadium.

The 21-year old has spent his last two seasons on loan at Celtic, and has impressed the Scottish champions as well as catching the eye of West Ham United among other clubs.

In his 65 appearances over the course of the two seasons, he has scored 12 goals and assisted 25, which are really good numbers for someone of his age.

His contributions have meant that boss Brendan Rodgers is fully willing to sign him on a permanent basis, but as the Englishman has now returned to Manchester City, the Hoops’ boss is aware that the ball is in the Citizens’ court.

It is understood that Patrick Roberts was offered to Leicester City as part of a £50 million deal for Riyad Mahrez in January as well, but the East Midlands outfit demanded more cash for their Algerian winger, and the deal failed to go through.

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At the moment, it looks like a done deal, but whether or not would Roberts be a part of it remains to be seen. Shall Puel get him, it’d without a doubt be an excellent piece of business, not just for the cash, but also for what Leicester City will get along with it.