‘Won’t push for move’ – Journalist drops huge update On £200k-a-week Man City’s star’s future

Journalist Dean Jones has suggested that Manchester City forward Riyad Mahrez isn’t expected to push for a move away from the Etihad Stadium.

Mahrez has started just 15 Premier League games this term, coming off the bench in a further eight. He has five goals and five assists to his name heading into the game against Fulham on Sunday.

The Algerian, who is earning £200k-a-week at City, star still has over two years remaining on his contract. But he turned 32 in January and is one of the older members of Pep Guardiola’s squad.

Approaching the twilight of his career, and with just two years left on his contract, it remains unknown how many more seasons the North African will spend in Manchester.

Jones has suggested that there was a point where Mahrez could have left the club, but he doesn’t expect City to be looking to move him on.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, he said: “The thing with Mahrez is he goes through spells. He’s actually had a really good season. Earlier in the year I was told he could be available and he could be one who is allowed to leave.

“I don’t think that he’s going to push for it. I don’t think that’s the case that we’re in right now.

“Typically, unless there’s a problem, then City aren’t going to look to transfer players like him. They’re not going to stand in your way if you’re desperate to get out but I don’t think that’ll be the case for Mahrez at the moment. I think he’s quite settled.

“When you see somebody scoring a hat-trick in an FA Cup semi-final, basically unheard of, you have to realise what an asset you’ve got.”