Manchester City have ended their pursuit of Riyad Mahrez following Leicester City's request of £95 million.

City had turned to the 26-year-old after they decided against signing Alexis Sánchez from Arsenal because of his proposed fee. 

City valued Mahrez at no more than £60 million.

Txiki Begiristain, City’s sporting director, balked at the price and decided Mahrez, who is contracted until 2020, was not worth the fee. The City executive felt the valuation was “crazy”.