Man City step up efforts to tie Riyad Mahrez to a new contract with 18 months remaining on a £160k-a-week deal

MANCHESTER CITY has stepped up efforts to renew Riyad Mahrez’s contract.

The 30-year-old Algerian winger has about a year and a half left on his £160,000-a-week contract.

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Mahrez are happy in Manchester and want to stay after getting engaged in the summer.

And SunSport understands that he will be next Citylist of an extension too.

He is still an important part of Pep GuardiolaThe team’s plans, though on and off the team recently.

The £60m former Leicester player, who turns 31 in February, will take part in the Cup of African Nations in January.

And City want new terms before he flies to Cameroon to play for champions Algeria.

If a new contract cannot be agreed, a shock exit next summer could be on PSG’s radar.

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Meanwhile, Man City is confident Raheem Sterling WILL sign a new contract extension.

The 26-year-old has put pen to paper on hold, with just 18 months left to join.

But his recent form and Guardiola’s backing will be key to keeping the Englishman in place.

Barcelona have shown interest in the former Liverpool star’s landing in January.

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