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Man City believe they have finally secured the services of Leicester ace Riyad Mahrez for £65million

Pep Guardiola wanted winger in January but should get him, and Napoli midfielder Jorginho, this summer

CHAMPIONS Manchester City believe they have finally signed Riyad Mahrez for £65million.

Pep Guardiola’s City had two bids turned down for the Leicester winger, 27, in January.

 Leicester star Riyad Mahrez is believed to be closing in on a £65million switch to join Manchester City
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Leicester star Riyad Mahrez is believed to be closing in on a £65million switch to join Manchester CityCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Citizens boss Pep Guardiola failed in his attempts to sign Mahrez in January
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Citizens boss Pep Guardiola failed in his attempts to sign Mahrez in JanuaryCredit: Action Images via Reuters

But the Etihad club are confident Mahrez will be their first signing of the summer, while they also close in on 26-year-old Jorginho from Napoli.

The Italians are holding out for £60m but City are only prepared to pay half that fee for the Brazilian-born midfielder.

Jorginho has been a standout player for Napoli this season, netting four times in 37 games in all competitions, as well as chalking up four assists.

The Italian international could replace Yaya Youre at the Etihad, with the Ivorian's contract set to expire in the summer.

 Mahrez, 27, got on the score sheet in the 3-1 win against Arsenal on Wednesday night
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Mahrez, 27, got on the score sheet in the 3-1 win against Arsenal on Wednesday nightCredit: REUTERS
 Algerian international Mahrez could have played his last game at the King Power Stadium as a Foxes player
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Algerian international Mahrez could have played his last game at the King Power Stadium as a Foxes playerCredit: Getty Images - Getty

But it is Mahrez who Guardiola is desperate to bring in, with the Algerian international enjoying yet another impressive season.

In 40 matches this campaign, he has banged in 12 goals as well as providing 11 assists for his team-mates.


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It was reported the ex-Le Havre ace favoured a move to Arsenal over City, with the player believed to be keen on living in London.

Mahrez netted against the Gunners in a 3-1 win on Wednesday in what could be his last game at the King Power Stadium.

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