Chelsea exploring Riyad Mahrez transfer option after missing out on Dries Mertens

Chelsea are reportedly monitoring Riyad Mahrez’s situation at Leicester City as they weigh up moving for the £50million-rated Arsenal transfer target as an alternative to Dries Mertens.

Riyad Mahrez is in Chelsea’s sights this summer (Picture: Getty)

The Blues had made the Napoli forward one of their priority attacking targets for this summer before he snubbed interest from the Premier League to sign a new contract at the Stadio San Paolo.

'DO EVERYTHING POSSIBLE' Cristiano Ronaldo wants super-agent Jorge Mendes to force through return to Manchester United

Portuguese star shocked Real Madrid after he said he wanted to leave on Friday after being accused of tax fraud.

CRISTIANO RONALDO has told his agent to seal a dream return to Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo pictured with his agent Jorge Mendes

The Portuguese superstar wants Jorge Mendes to “do everything possible” to make the move happen.

Ronaldo, who left Old Trafford for Real Madrid eight years ago, stunned the Spanish giants when his desire to leave emerged on Friday.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain wanted by Chelsea, Liverpool and Man City

Chelsea have joined Liverpool and Manchester City in their efforts to sign Arsenal and England midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, according to Sky sources.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is out of contract at Arsenal next summer

Talks on a new deal have stalled in recent days, with no official offer yet from Arsenal.

Wenger has previously suggested he is keen to agree a longer deal for the 23-year old, whose contract runs out next year.