Three Premier League clubs in the race for 'the new Mahrez': who will win the battle for Amura?

Arsenal, Liverpool, and Nottingham Forest are vying for Mohamed Amura, a player hailed as the new Riyad Mahrez. The 24-year-old winger is showcasing spectacular form in the Bundesliga, playing on loan at Wolfsburg, where he moved from Union Saint-Gilloise.

Amura has scored 10 goals and provided 9 assists in 27 Bundesliga matches in the 2024/25 season. His reputation soared after a hat-trick for Algeria against Mozambique. Wolfsburg plans to purchase him this summer under the loan agreement for nearly £14 million. However, after such dazzling performances, the club might sell him for a significantly higher fee.

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Liverpool has already begun negotiations with the player's representatives. Nevertheless, Arsenal and Nottingham Forest are also showing interest, making the race for Amura even more intense, according to L'Equipe.

Amura will be tied to Wolfsburg with a contract until 2028 with an option to extend for another season. The club is still in contention for European competition spots and will likely demand a transfer fee between £29.3 million and £33.5 million. Wolfsburg's head coach, Ralph Hasenhüttl, highly rates the player, describing him as energetic and someone who runs on electric batteries.