Mahrez, who was named PFA Player of the Year last season, helped the Foxes win the most unlikely of Premier League titles by scoring 17 goals in 36 league appearances.

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Riyad Mahrez is distracted by Arsenal link, admits Claudio Ranieri

Riyad Mahrez has allowed himself to be distracted by speculation surrounding his future, according to Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri.

The Algeria international was outstanding last season as he scored 17 goals and added 11 assists on his way to the PFA Player of the Year award.

Baddrol — **Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is usually tight-lipped when it comes to transfer dealings but his body language during interviews has spoken volumes down the years.**

But he failed to shine during Leicester's 4-0 thumping by Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday and Ranieri admitted he is concerned his player's head has been turned by reports linking him with a move to Arsenal.

"Maybe Riyad is distracted a bit by all of these rumours and speculation," Ranieri said. "But that is also an experience for my players.

"It is important that he understands that he should stay with us. He has to improve his fitness and play for the team as well as last season."

Arsene Wenger was in the stands on Saturday to watch Leicester, but was coy when asked if he was specifically there to scout Mahrez.

"We watch all the players. We play them in the second game of the championship so of course it is a good opportunity for us tonight to see them," Wenger told beIN SPORTS.

"I cannot give you a yes or a no [on Mahrez interest] because we do not publicise out transfer interest. The best way to make things happen is to keep it as secret as possible.

Jamie Vardy says it was an easy decision to reject Arsenal

Wenger has already been rebuffed by one Leicester star this summer, as Jamie Vardy rejected Arsenal after they triggered a release clause in his contract with a £20m bid.

Leicester begin the defence of their Premier League title with a trip to Hull City on Saturday August 13, live on Sky Sports 1 HD, before hosting Arsenal a week later.

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