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25th March 2016
12:15pm GMT

"He suddenly came to my attention this season, I didn't know about him before, but this season he has blown up," Xavi said.
"He could play for Barcelona in the future. He is talented, but that is not in my hands these days."
The Catalan club have been strongly linked with a move for Mahrez in the summer, after the 25-year-old became the first player to reach double figures for both goals and assists in the Premier League this season.
His tally of 16 goals in 30 appearances is his highest ever return in a single season, and puts him fourth in the overall rankings, just five behind top scorer Harry Kane.Explore more on these topics: