ARSENAL has reportedly been in talks with Youri Tieleman’s agent for several “months”, but they have not yet made an offer for the Leicester topper.
gunner’s boss Mikel Arteta is keen to add the creative midfielder to his roster before the transfer window closes at the end of the month.
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And the Arsenal brass is said to have laid the foundation for a summer dive for the Belgian in recent “months”.
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano said:: “As regards Tielemans and how all this affects him – I understand that he is a great guy, an excellent professional and someone who is only focused on the present.
“Of course he wants a top club; Arsenal have been in contact with its agents for months but have never made an official proposal.
“Tielemans remains a name on the Gunners’ list, but surprises cannot be ruled out.”
Tielemans, 25, has a one-year contract at King Power Stadium, but has shown no signs of extending his stay in the Midlands.
But the foxes are reportedly in no rush to sell the Belgium international.
In fact they are willing to let his contract expire and leave for free next summer.
Manager Brendan Rodgers told The Times: “It’s not ideal, but it’s happened before — players have left here for free before.
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“He wouldn’t be the first, but right now it’s about keeping an eye on the team and the squad and making sure they’re ready.
“The club will negotiate and talk to the players’ representatives across the squad.
“So far there has been no change in Youri’s situation, there are no offers. So he just continues to work well and get going in this early part of the season.
“Youri is a top international player, so every match he plays, basically every training session Youri plays, he tries to be the best player he can.
“There is a lot of speculation about him, but he seems to prove a point in every game he plays.”
Tielemens and his Leicester team-mates return to action against Southampton next Saturday.
Arsenal, meanwhile, travels to the Vitality Stadium to face Bournemouth.
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