Top 5 potential destinations for Leicester star Riyad Mahrez

Number 5: Liverpool

There has been much talk heading into this summer of Liverpool’s need to improve their squad. Manager Jurgen Klopp made the most of his resources this term to achieve a top four finish. At the turn of the year it was looking as if the Reds would be in the conversation for a title challenge. A terrible start to 2017 – one win in nine – put an end to that possibility. This dip was largely to do with losing Sadio Mane to the African Cup of Nations and squad fatigue over the busy holiday period.

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The Anfield faithful are looking for their side to kick on and put together a more sustained attempt at a title challenge. They will also be wanting to savor those European nights for which Anfield is famous.

The Champions League will bring a much greater demand on the Liverpool squad. Riyad Mahrez would be a fine addition to help relieve some of that pressure. His movement and vision would complement the Liverpool forwards and he could be a great replacement for Coutinho if the Brazilian moves to Barcelona.

Liverpool fit the bill for Mahrez in many respects. They play an attacking style that he will enjoy. They are in the Champions League once again and can afford the high wages that he will undoubtedly demand. The big question with Liverpool is their chances of success. The Algerian is 26 years old, entering his prime years for a midfielder. You get the feeling that Klopp’s Liverpool project is a few seasons away from achieving silverware in the top competitions.