Arsenal could open talks with Youri Tielemans to sign him on a free transfer as his time at Leicester City comes to an end.
Youri Tielemans could finally get his dream move to Arsenal, with the north Londoners expected to open talks with the midfielder. According to Fichajes, the Gunners are keen to sign the 25-year-old on a free transfer in the summer.
Leicester City finds themselves in the relegation zone following the results at the weekend. Some decisions have been taken by the club recently, including the dismissal of manager Brendan Rodgers. Irrespective of where they might finish this season, the Foxes could also lose several high-profile stars.
Youri Tielemans is one of those, with the 25-year-old Belgian set to depart on a free transfer. Leicester City made their attempts towards extending his stay at the King Power stadium, but the midfielder seems destined to move out and open the doors for a bigger challenge.
There have been several clubs chasing the 25-year-old Belgian since the season began. Some even attempted to make a move in January, but the midfielder seems adamant about moving on a free transfer. Barcelona are one of the sides keen on the star, considering they will have to make minimal expenditure towards acquiring him.
Real Madrid rivals Barcelona from Spain, but the big threat to the La Liga rivals would come from Premier League sides. Arsenal, in particular, could rekindle their interest and open talks with Tielemans and his camp next month.
Any English side could start talking and agreeing in May as the season winds down. There had been others like Newcastle United and Liverpool, who may have cooled their interest. Tielemans will play no more for Leicester this season following an ankle injury, incidentally against Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta remains searching for a new midfielder to occupy Granit Xhaka’s left-eight position. The Swiss international could sign a new contract, but the manager wants a different option to add competition for places.
Hence, there are no guarantees for Tielemans regarding regular playing time. He must compete like everyone else, and the midfielder might remain open to the prospect. The presence of national teammate Leandro Trossard could also help Arsenal’s case of signing the 25-year-old.
The Gunners must negotiate a decent salary and remain wary of paying a high sum. Several reports suggested Tielemans’ salary demands could derail a prospective move, but the latest one indicates the north Londoners retain an interest.
