Tielemans' current contract at the King Power Stadium expires in a year, and many would have expected a frenzy of attention from potential suitors, but that has not happened.
Leicester are in no position to demand a high fee for the Belgium international because he could simply walk away for nothing in a year. However, few clubs appear to be keen in luring Tielemans away from the Foxes for a bargain.
Arsenal appeared to be the sole team interested in the 25-year-old a few weeks ago, but Goal reports that Arsenal's interest has since 'cooled.' While the decision to investigate other players for different positions may appear perplexing, there is every opportunity Arteta
Albert Sambi Lokonga was acquired from Anderlecht last summer and had a mixed debut season at the Emirates. The young prodigy made a bright start but swiftly dropped out of Arteta's plans for his immediate starting eleven.
Despite this, the 22-year-old has plenty more to offer, according to Lokonga's former coach and ex-Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany.
Kompany told Rio Ferdinand's YouTube channel 'FIVE' about the first time he watched Lokonga: "The first thing I did when I saw Sambi was I ran to Mikel and also Pep, but Mikel first and said, "You had to watch this guy, he's the new Yaya Toure." Anyway, nothing comes off it; he's injured his cruciate ligament.
Arsenal joins Manchester United in the trade race as Mikel Arteta seeks a second midfielder in a swap.
Arsenal joins Manchester United in the trade race as Mikel Arteta seeks a second midfielder in a swap.
Arsenal's most noteworthy transfer flops include Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Yaya Toure, and Luis Suarez.
Arsenal's most noteworthy transfer flops include Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Yaya Toure, and Luis Suarez.
Arsenal joins Manchester United in the pursuit of Mikel Arteta.
Then I get a management position at Anderlecht and start working with him. I had the same discussion with Mikel, and I now believe the same thing." Kompany was even asked to repeat his Yaya Toure comparison, and he did not hesitate to explain why he did so.
"I'm not sure I'm doing him any favors by saying this." Look, what I appreciate about Sambi, what Yaya lacked, is that he always wants the ball. Give the ball to Sambi if the team is struggling. Is the team performing well? Sambi should be given the ball. He will never avoid his responsibilities."
Arsenal may be able to save money by ignoring Tielemans and relying on a young but talented player.
Arsenal was connected with a move for Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans for the most of the summer transfer season, but the deal is now in doubt.
The Gunners have already made two signings this month, with Marquinhos joining from Sao Paulo and Fabio Vieira joining from Porto for £30 million. Given Arsenal's attacking struggles last season, a new forward appears to be the most pressing need.
With Mikel Arteta's men reportedly on the approach of a deal with Manchester City for Brazil international Gabriel Jesus, it was expected that attention would soon shift to Arsenal's center midfield and potential reinforcements.
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