Arsenal have been told to focus their efforts on signing James Ward-Prowse this summer, with Mikel Arteta's interest in Youri Tielemans reportedly cooling off. The Leicester City midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium, but the Gunners' business elsewhere looks to have played a role in the 25-year-old choosing to reconsider his short-term options.
Following Porto's confirmation that the north London outfit have have reached an agreement for the transfer of Fabio Vieira on a permanent deal, Arsenal have 'cooled' their interest in Tielemans, according to Sky Sports. The report claims that it's become increasingly likely that the Belgium international now signs a one-year contract extension at the King Power Stadium, with his current deal set to expire in 12 months.
Arteta is said to be a long-term admirer of Tielemans but, with the Gunners having agreed a £34m deal for Porto star Vieira, that interest has waned. As a result, Paul Merson has insisted that his former side set their sights on Southampton midfielder Ward-Prowse.
