Arsenal to replace Walcott with Mahrez?

Arsenal have reportedly earmarked Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez as the ideal replacement for Theo Walcott.

Walcott, 27, has been tipped to leave the Gunners at the end of the season after he fell out-of-favour under manager Arsene Wenger.

According to The Sun, the Gunners are set to make their move for Mahrez once they manage to offload Walcott to one of his suitors.

The report goes on to state that the club are willing to pay a fee of around £25m, which is likely to be sufficient to bring the Algerian international to the Emirates next season.

Mahrez has been in splendid form for the league leaders this season netting 18 goals and 11 assists in all competitions.