Riyad Mahrez is on the market as a free agent, and the veteran winger is reportedly offering himself to Serie A clubs.
What happened?
The former Manchester City and Leicester man had his Al-Ahli contract terminated this month, cutting short his Saudi Pro League spell a year early.
Calciomercato report that he is once again a name to watch in Italy, even if it remains to be seen whether anyone has room for him.
Which Serie A clubs could sign Mahrez?
Roma are chasing an attacker, but their right-sided areas are congested, with Paulo Dybala’s renewal being finalised and Matias Soulé occupying a similar role.
Juventus have entered a UEFA settlement agreement, so spending is under close scrutiny; only a departure up front, such as Lois Openda’s, would open a path to handing Luciano Spalletti an alternative to Francisco Conceição.
What comes next for Mahrez?
Inter sit outside any settlement restrictions and, in Beppe Marotta, have an executive always alert to a free-agent opportunity, but their priorities lie elsewhere, namely a replacement for Denzel Dumfries and a defender.
At Como, the report suggests an experienced head could tempt them for their European campaign, particularly if Álvaro Morata departs, though Cesc Fàbregas and the club favour a younger profile, leaving Mahrez little more than an idea.
The picture is similar at Milan, where Ruben Amorim is said to want to build around Christopher Nkunku and Christian Pulisic behind Gonçalo Ramos, pending Rafael Leão’s future, while Napoli must actually trim a bloated 47-man squad packed with wide forwards.
Riyad Mahrez remains a proven, decorated operator, but the question is one of fit rather than pedigree, as the 35-year-old right winger who drifts inside onto his left foot searches for a new club.
Mahrez is available and willing, but in Italy at least, a concrete opening is hard to find, with several clubs having congested squads or other priorities.