Arsenal considering summer move for Youri Tielemans
Arsenal have reportedly set their sights on a deal for Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans, who will become a free agent this summer. The Gunners were previously linked with the Belgium international at the end of last season, but the transfer window closed with the midfielder still on the team. Currently, Tielemans’ contract with the Foxes is entering its final six months and if he does not renew it, the East Midlands risks losing him for free in the upcoming summer. Tielemans is now able to negotiate pre-contract terms with overseas clubs. There were speculations that he would join Arsenal in January, however, the Gunners acquired Jorginho instead. With Leicester City struggling in the lower half of the Premier League standings this season, it is unlikely that Tielemans will renew his contract and he is poised to become one of the most sought-after free agents in the upcoming summer transfer market. CBS Sports journalist – Ben Jacobs has reported through TEAMTalk that Arsenal are still optimistic about securing the signature of the highly-rated midfielder. Tielemans has scored 28 goals and registered 25 assists from 185 appearances since first joining on loan from Monaco in January 2019. This season alone, the [...]
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