Arsenal have begun talks to sign Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans, who is also wanted by Barcelona.
Arsenal are interested in signing Youri Tielemans, according to Football Insider. The 25-year-old midfielder has recently become the talk of the town. His contract is set to expire in the summer, and a number of major European clubs, including Barcelona, are expected to bid for his services.
Tielemans rose to prominence while playing for AS Monaco. The heroics of the Belgian international for the French club piqued the interest of the Foxes, who signed him in the winter of 2019. The 25-year-old initially joined them on a six-month loan.
However, following an impressive loan spell, the English club decided to make the move permanent. Since then, the Leicester City playmaker has appeared in 187 games and has scored 28 goals. During his time at the club, he has also registered 25 assists.
In the current season, the Belgian international has five goal contributions in 29 appearances. Despite the Foxes’ struggles as a team, the 25-year-old has consistently performed well for them.
While Leicester City wanted to extend his contract, the player is eager to move on. He wants to take advantage of his free agent status and earn a good salary while also moving.
Arsenal is one of the Premier League clubs interested in signing the 25-year-old. Mikel Arteta wants to bolster his midfield before next season. He wishes to bolster his squad with another world-class central midfielder.
The Spanish manager believes Tielemans would be an excellent addition to the club. His arrival will allow Arsenal to compete for both the Champions League and the Premier League title next season. While the Gunners are keen to sign him, they will have to compete with Barcelona for his services.
The Catalan giants are also in desperate need of reinforcement in the park’s center. They are in the midst of a financial crisis and have no budget to work with. As a result, signing free agents may be their only option for bolstering the roster. Barcelona will not want to pass up a player of Tielemans’ caliber. With two top clubs involved, it will be interesting to see who wins the race for the soon-to-be free agent’s signature.
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