Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola still intends to bring Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez to the club from Leicester City, according to a report.
The Citizens conceded defeat in their week-long pursuit of the 27-year-old on deadline day last month after failing to agree a price with the Foxes.
Despite being left frustrated by the silky wideman's £75m valuation, the Manchester Evening News suggests that Guardiola will make a fresh approach when the transfer window reopens in a few months' time.
Mahrez denied going on strike after missing out on a move to the Etihad Stadium, despite being absent for six training sessions and a couple of matches.
The former Le Havre ace has been praised by Leicester skipper Wes Morgan for his attitude since returning to the first-team fold earlier this month.
