RIYAD MAHREZ is able to sign a brand new lengthy-term deal — and effectively commit the remainder of his career to Manchester City.
The forward continues to have annually left on his £160,000-a-week contract.
But you will find intends to open discusses extra time within the the following month.
And Mahrez, 31, want to see out the remainder of his years at City.
The Algerian is moved in Manchester as they and partner Taylor Ward, daughter of former striker Ashley, expect their first child this season.
Mahrez holds a powerful bargaining position, with Gabriel Jesus looking for moving to Arsenal and uncertainty over Chelsea target Raheem Sterling’s future.


But his priority is landing another three-year deal, by having an option for an additional pair next.
City don’t want to lose him on the free and therefore are confident terms is going to be agreed without fuss.
Mahrez continues to be in the Etihad since 2018 following a £60million change from Leicester.
He’s gone onto score 63 goals in 189 games under Pep Guardiola.
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And Mahrez has scooped lots of trophies for the reason that time, including three titles.
City have previously gone to live in effectively replace fellow forwards Jesus and Sterling with Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez.
Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips can also be set to reach after Fernandinho’s exit.
And Guardiola wishes to land Brighton left-back Marc Cucurella too.