Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans joins Arsenal

Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans is reportedly Arsenal’s main target in the summer market.

As quoted from a number of British media, Arsenal’s technical director, Edu, has reportedly discussed plans to bring in Tielemans internally since last January.

Tielemans contract at Leicester remaining until June 2023 aka the end of next season. The Belgian player has also refused to extend his term of service.

Arsenal are at the forefront of securing Tielemans’ signature. The Gunners are said to be ready to redeem the 25-year-old midfielder in the figure of around £25 million.

Mikel Arteta is looking to strengthen Arsenal’s midfield when they return to European competition next season. Moreover, the future of the trio of midfielders Granit Xhaka, Matteo Guendouzi, and Mohamed Elneny is still a question mark.

Even so, it is reported that Arsenal still have to compete with Real Madrid to recruit Tielemans. The Champions League is said to be the key for the London Cannon.