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Josh O'Brien

Arsenal set to snub Youri Tielemans as Mikel Arteta puts faith in "new Yaya Toure"

Arsenal have been touted with a move for Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans for the majority of the opening exchanges of the summer transfer window - but the deal is now in doubt.

The Gunners have already made two signings this month after the arrival of Sao Paulo wonderkid Marquinhos was followed by the purchase of Porto playmaker Fabio Vieira to the tune of £30million. Given Arsenal's attacking struggles last term, it would appear that a new forward is the most pressing concern.

With Mikel Arteta's men reportedly on the cusp of an agreement with Manchester City for Brazil international Gabriel Jesus, it was expected that attentions would soon turn to the Gunners' central midfield and some potential reinforcements.

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