Football Paper Round: Riyad Mahrez rejects Leicester contract as Arsenal and PSG prepare to pounce

Mahrez set to join Kante by leaving Leicester

Leicester City forward Riyad Mahrez has knocked back a contract extension, according to the Sun. The report clams the midfielder has turned down a new deal, with Arsenal, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain all keen to land the Algerian, a key man in Leicester's title-winning success.

Claudio Raineri has remained confident the player will stay, but Mahrez reportedly wants an opportunity at a bigger club.

Gotze on verge of returning to Dortmund

Mario Gotze is set to make a stunning return to former club Borussia Dortmund, according to the Daily Mail. The report says that the 24 year old has been unable to hold down a regular starting slot at Bayern. His former club Dortmund have offered him a five year deal and the Bundesliga champions £23 million to re-sign the winger. There was substantial Premier League interest in the German international. Liverpool are managed by his former boss Jurgen Klopp, but it seems unlikely he will opt for a reunion with Klopp. 

Arsenal make late run for Carlos Bacca

Arsenal are trying to land Carlos Bacca ahead of London rivals West Ham, according to the Sun. The Gunners have reportedly moved in for AC Milan's Bacca, just as West Ham have been trying to thrash out a deal with the Serie A giants. West Ham are said to have bid £25 million for Bacca, but will face some late competition in Arsenal and Napoli who are also said to be keen. 

City consider move for PSV's Jeroen Zoet

Manchester City are considering a £7 million move for PSV'S Jeroen Zoet, according to the Daily Mail. Pep Guardiola is looking for a back-up keeper to challenge Joe Hart, who after a few average seasons and a poor Euro 2016 tournament is looking more and more uncertain as the club's current number one. City are weighing up the move, as they wait and see on Barcelona's Marc-Andre ter Stegen before moving in for Zoet.

Source: Eurosport