Arsenal are reportedly keen on signing Youri Tielemans in the January transfer window and are preparing their final offer for him.
According to a report from Daily Mirror, Arsenal are looking to sign Youri Tielemans from Leicester City. And the Gunners will look to test the Foxes’ resolve when the transfer window reopens in January with a final attempt.
The 25-year-old Belgian international will be out of contract at the King Power Stadium at the end of the season. So the January window will be Leicester City’s final opportunity to recoup some money for him.
Tielemans has been a key player for Leicester City since joining the club, and the Foxes will not want to lose him as a free agent. The player has been constantly linked with a move away from the King Power Stadium for months now. And it appears that a move could be imminent.
The 25-year-old playmaker has not signed a contract extension with Leicester, and he could be open to a new challenge in the upcoming months. But recent reports claimed that the Foxes were confident of tying him to a new contract, in a blow to Arsenal.
Arsenal need to bring in central midfield reinforcements, and Tielemans could prove to be a quality acquisition for them in January. The Gunners are currently fighting for the league title and are at the top of the table right now.
A couple of quality additions in January could really boost their chances of winning the Premier League, and Tielemans could make an immediate impact. The 25-year-old is already one of the best playmakers in the Premier League, and he could make an immediate impact at the north London club.
Mikel Arteta had to rely on Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka as his main midfielders during the first half of the season. And the Arsenal boss could really use more options in the midfield so that he can rotate his key players and keep them fresh for the big games.
Given his contract situation, the 25-year-old Belgian international is likely to be available for a reasonable price and he could prove to be a bargain signing for the London club. And while recent reports pointed towards Arsenal having second thoughts, the north Londoners are now preparing their final assault for the player.
The opportunity to join a club like Arsenal and challenge for major trophies is likely to be an attractive proposition for the player and it would be a major step up in his career. It will be interesting to see if Arsenal’s final attempt yields them the 25-year-old playmaker in January.
