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Leicester knock back Roma bid for Mahrez

Michael Church 2 Min Read Britain Football Soccer - Manchester City v Leicester City - Premier League - Etihad Stadium - 13/5/17 Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez scores from the penalty spot but it is disallowed for kicking the ball twice Action Images via Reuters

Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has confirmed the club received an offer from AS Roma for want-away winger Riyad Mahrez but have declined the Italian club's bid.

Mahrez, who was instrumental to the club's remarkable Premier League title triumph in 2016, publicly announced his desire to leave Leicester City at the end of last season after three seasons with the East Midlands club.

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