Arsenal's pursuit of Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans has seemed to intensify in recent weeks after the Belgian's turnaround of form. Tielemans' deal at the King Power Stadium expires at the end of the season and he seems almost certain to leave Brendan Rodgers' side.
Tielemans joins Palmeiras midfielder Danilo as Mikel Arteta's top two midfield targets as the Gunners continued to be linked with a hefty list of top names ahead of the January transfer window. Arsenal are not normally associated with spending in January with their last big signing in the winter - minus Martin Odegaard's loan from Real Madrid - being Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in 2018.
However, 2023 provides a fresh outlook on the mid-season window as Arteta's men find themselves currently top of the Premier League and already deep into an intense title battle with reigning champions Manchester City. The title may still not return to north London for the first time since 2004 in May, but why not go all out for it?
