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title: "Arsenal man Elneny eyed by Leicester"
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author: "Luke Osman"
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published: "2018-12-30T20:51:05Z"
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# Arsenal man Elneny eyed by Leicester

Leicester City have reportedly identified Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny as a target ahead of the January transfer window.

The Egyptian international is believed to be angling for a move away from North London as the New Year approaches, with the Foxes emerging as a potential destination for the player.

It is reported by [the Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/transfer-news-live-arsenal-manchester-13784287) that Elneny is determined to return to playing regular first-team football and would be willing to leave either on loan or permanently in January.

![Thananuwat Srirasant/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1006710196.jpg)

Arsenal are well stocked with options in the middle of the park and could deem the former FC Basel star as surplus to their requirements should a reasonable offer present itself.

Leicester, too, have a host of midfield players at their disposal but are understood to hold a long-term interest in signing the Gunners outcast.

The 26-year-old has started just once in the Premier League but has made five appearances in Arsenal’s Europa League campaign so far this season.