Arsenal are in desperate need of a midfielder to enhance Mikel Arteta’s options next season. Despite the imminent £34m signing of Fabio Vieira from FC Porto, the Gunners still need to sign a more defensive-minded player.
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.
The key reason why Arsenal’s interest in the Belgian has cooled could be due to the Gunners’ pursuit of centre-back Lisandro Martinez. The Argentine has also shown that he has the quality to play in midfield.
