Jamie Vardy said it was an easy decision for him to turn down the chance to join Arsenal to remain with Leicester City on an improved contract.

Asked if it was an easy decision to commit his long-term future to Leicester, Vardy, who said he did not have a medical with Arsenal, replied: "Yes. I have always said how close knit the lads are. We are like a band of brothers.

"Personally, I think the club is only going one way and that's forwards, so there's a lot of unfinished business and I want to be part of it."

N'Golo Kante left Leicester for Chelsea but Vardy hopes Riyad Mahrez commits long-term to the club.

The England international said: "It [Mahrez signing a new deal] would be brilliant for the club, but like you say it is nothing to do with me. There's nothing I can do, so we will have to wait and see what the club do."

Asked if he has tried to persuade the Algeria international to stay, Vardy replied: "No, it is his decision. Obviously we have a lot of banter thrown around the pitch, but it is up to Riyad at the end of the day so we will have to wait and see what his plans are and what the club do."