Youri Tielemans' future with Leicester City continues to draw speculation as the Belgian midfielder enters the final six months of his deal. Tielemans has been linked with a switch to Arsenal and Chelsea in recent weeks with both teams in need of midfield reinforcements.
Mikel Arteta had hoped to add a new central midfielder to his squad in the summer transfer window, but a move for Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz failed to be agreed as the Gunners had three bids rejected. football.london reported in the summer the Gunners have already agreed personal terms with Tielemans, but are willing to wait until next summer to sign the 25-year-old on a free transfer when his contract expires.
Sporting director Edu Gaspar is looking to reinforce Arteta's squad in January with the club actively pursuing a deal for Shakhtar Donetsk talent Mykhaylo Mudryk. Arsenal have had a £55million bid including add-ons rejected by Shakhtar with talks set to continue, but a midfielder remains one priority area to strengthen in January, football.london understands.
