Leicester City star man Riyad Mahrez has confirmed he wants to leave the Foxes with Arsenal strong favourites to sign him.
Reports in Italy claim that the Gunners have already opened talks to sign the 26-year-old and could finalise the transfer as early as next week.
The 2016 PFA player of the year played 48 games for Leicester City this season, helping them reaching the Quarter Finals of the Champions League.
In a statement, he said: "Out of the huge admiration and respect I hold for Leicester I wanted to be totally honest and transparent.
"I have informed the club that I feel now is the time for me to move on.
"I had a good discussion with the chairman last summer and we agreed at that time that I would stay for another year in order to help the club as best as I could following the transition of winning the title and in the Champions League.
"I've had the four best seasons of my career at Leicester and have loved every moment. I feel immense pride to have been a part of what we have achieved during my time at the club, culminating in becoming Premier League champions.
"The relationship I share with the club and our amazing fans are something I will treasure forever and I truly hope they will understand and respect my decision."
