MANCHESTER CITY are plotting a shock swoop for a former Premier League star as Riyad Mahrez’s replacement, according to reports.
The Algerian helped Pep Guardiola’s side achieve an historic Treble last season.
But Mahrez, who has two years left on his contract, has allegedly agreed to leave City to join Saudi side Al-Ahli.
Al-Ahli, who are owned by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, are prepared to table a £30million bid for the 32-year-old.
And now he is believed to be set to undergo a medical ahead of the move.