Leicester star Riyad Mahrez ‘set to have medical at Liverpool’ ahead of £48m switch from Foxes

RIYAD MAHREZ will reportedly undergo a medical at Liverpool on Sunday ahead of a £48million transfer.

Qatar news outlet beIN Sports claim the Reds are closing in on the signing of the Algeria international.

REUTERS: Riyad Mahrez is reportedly set to have a medical at Liverpool

Mahrez has been in sensational form for Leicester this season, scoring seven goals and providing 10 assists.

The report claims the Algerian is expected to sign a contract that will commit him to the Merseyside club until June 2022.

Anfield Chiefs have wasted no time in finding a replacement for Philippe Coutinho who moved to Barcelona for £142m on Saturday.

However, the report contradicts Leicester boss Claude Puel’s claims that Mahrez will remain with the Foxes until the end of the season.

PA:PRESS ASSOCIATION: Mahrez has been viewed as a replacement for Philippe Coutinho

He said: “I have said I want to keep all my best players in the squad. Riyad is a valuable player to the team.

“When I discuss things with him he has shown a good attitude, he is enjoying his football. He is a happy player. This is a good thing.

“He likes to play with his team-mates. He has improved all his stats with assists and goals.

“It is all positive for him. I want to continue this work with all my best players, like Riyad.”

When asked whether Mahrez had asked to leave this transfer window, he added: “No. He is happy with the squad. After that, it is speculation.

“For me, there is no problem. He is happy to play with his team-mates. He loves football.

“In the transfer window, people can make speculation about players and transfers, but I am not worried because I like the player.