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Bailey Keogh

Patrick Vieira's ideal France midfielder can be signed by Arsenal for a bargain £17.2m transfer

Arsenal have been busy so far in the summer transfer window after recently announcing the signing of FC Porto midfielder Fabio Vieira. Despite already signing a midfielder the transfers in this position should not stop there.

Youri Tielemans seemed to be the ideal target to improve the middle of the park for Arsenal, but this is reportedly no longer the case. Mikel Arteta's side 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.

With an alternative to Tielemans needed to be signed, the Gunners have an excellent opportunity to complete a bargain deal for France midfielder Cheick Doucoure. Former Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira is also an admirer.

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