Riyad Mahrez 'skips training' after failing to secure deadline day move to Manchester City

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Riyad Mahrez reportedly skipped training after failing to secure a deadline day move to Manchester City.

City attempted to sign the Leicester playmaker on deadline day but the Foxes' £95million valuation proved to be a stumbling block.

Guardiola spoke about City's interest in the Algerian, who won the Premier League with Leicester in 2016, but admitted a deal was "not possible".

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The Spaniard said: "He's a Leicester player. Everybody knows we were trying but we cannot afford, in this moment, this amount of what they are asking. I understand perfectly.

"We tried to do it in the summertime, we tried to do it now, but like summer, they locked the door and we can go to the summer and holidays.

"It was not possible. With [Aymeric] Laporte yes, with the other one no. We are going to see what happens in the summer."

Mahrez was left out of Leicester's squad for their 2-1 defeat at Everton on Wednesday night and it is understood that he is disillusioned by the fact that he was not allowed to join City.

But Leicester manager Claude Puel said: "We receive at the last moment something about City and I think it was harsh for us. It was difficult also for Riyad.

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"Of course I have all confidence about the owner to take a good decision about Riyad for the future and after we will see with Riyad when he can come back with us.

"All the players and staff will help him to come back with a smile and to enjoy his football."