Mikel Arteta has been encouraged to complete the transfer of Youri Tielemans from Leicester City after Arsenal sign Gabriel Jesus. The 25-year-old midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium in recent times, though a move has never materialised.
Tielemans, who sees his contract at the King Power expire in 12 months, featured 32 times for the Foxes in the Premier League last season, directly contributing towards 12 goals. The Belgium international's impressive displays for Brendan Rodgers' side have courted the attention from many top-flight clubs, with the Gunners among those said to be interested in acquiring his signature this summer.
However, following the arrival of Fabio Vieira from Porto, the north Londoners have 'cooled' their interest in Tielemans, according to Sky Sports. The report claims that it's become increasingly likely that he'll now pen a one-year contract extension with Leicester.
