Youri Tielemans

Arsenal are facing fresh competition for the signature of Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans, according to reports. The Belgium international has been on ...

In other news, Bukayo Saka has [hinted that he’s close to extending his contract](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/bukayo-saka-hints-he-could-be-close-to-signing-new-arsenal-deal-1661895056000). [Mohamed Elneny’s injury](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/mohamed-elneny-missing-for-arsenals-game-with-aston-villa-1661861724000) means that midfield might need strengthening, too. The Gunners [have interest in Pedro Neto](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/arsenal-report-gunners-have-firm-interest-in-pedro-neto-but-deal-not-easy), as well as [a Ukrainian wonderkid](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/arsenal-report-gunners-turn-to-ukrainian-wonderkid-as-sensational-pedro-neto-alternative-mykhaylo-mudryk-transfers-signings-gossip-rumours-afc). You will receive a verification email shortly. Greg Lea is a freelance football journalist who's filled in wherever FourFourTwo needs him since 2014. FFT reported months ago that [personal terms with Youri Tielemans were agreed](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/arsenal-report-youri-tielemans-agrees-personal-terms-transfers-signings-gossip-rumours-afc), with the north Londoners just needing to agree a fee with Leicester: [now, one obstacle remains](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/arsenal-report-gunners-must-do-one-thing-before-signing-youri-tielemans). [Monaco](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/as-monaco) (opens in new tab) man, whose current employers face [Manchester United](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/manchester-united) (opens in new tab) on Thursday night. [Aston Villa](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/aston-villa) (opens in new tab) on Wednesday. [Chelsea](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/chelsea) (opens in new tab) side managed by Jose Mourinho. [Wesley Fofana's exit](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/fofana-signs-for-chelsea) (opens in new tab), [Leicester](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/leicester-city) (opens in new tab) will need to consider any offers they receive. [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11164175/Newcastle-exploring-chance-signing-Arsenal-target-Youri-Tielemans-Leicester.html) (opens in new tab) believes that team to be [Newcastle](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/newcastle-united) (opens in new tab), who could be about submit a formal offer for the £30m-rated man as they seek to add an additional dose of creativity to their midfield. [Arsenal](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/arsenal) (opens in new tab)'s radar throughout the summer and the club is weighing up a late swoop on deadline day.

Youri Tielemans to Liverpool on Deadline Day? Fabrizio Romano discusses the Leicester City midfielder's future as the transfer deadline draws nearer.

Not a bad price either due to his contract situation, but let’s see.” and it is now up to them. “I have no confirmations on mysterious offers so far.

Fabrizio Romano didn't have entirely positive news for Liverpool fans when it came to the prospect of Youri Tielemans being added to the Reds' ranks before ...

and it is now up to them. “I have no confirmations on mysterious offers so far. The Belgian international is thought to have attracted some serious interest from Arsenal, though news that the midfielder could be available for as little as £25m – thanks to his current contract situation – may yet force the Merseysiders into a move.

Arsenal have enjoyed a busy summer transfer window but are still set to be active on deadline day with a raft of injuries having hit Mikel Arteta's squad in ...

"But we have to be more prepared for uncertainties. We’ll try to prevent things but sometimes it’s not easy." We were pretty protected in that position and now we are more exposed. "Obviously, it has an impact because Thomas [Partey] is injured and we are a bit short in that position. "We are not in a position to lose top players. I would like to keep him - he’s a fantastic player and I’ve made that abundantly clear," he said. Luiz has just one year remaining on his contract at Villa Park and has impressed in recent weeks. They have won all five of their opening games so far this season, claiming [a narrow win over Aston Villa](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/arsenal-astonvilla-match-report-gerrard-27879292) to maintain that run on Wednesday night. After he scored a stunning goal for Villa in their defeat at the Emirates, Douglas Luiz has emerged as a target. Rodgers' rejection has forced Arteta to turn towards other targets, including those as a short-term option. But according to One option was thought to be Tielemans, who has entered the final year of his contract at Leicester.

Arsenal wanted Youri Tielemans but Leicester City have rebuffed their late approach for the Belgian midfielder.

The Gunners will hope that Villa take a different stance to Leicester and choose to sell before the deadline. Douglas Luiz – much like Tielemans – is out of contract next summer and that makes a deadline day move very appealing to Arsenal. [The Independent report](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-transfer-news-douglas-luiz-b2157366.html) that Arsenal have made a move to try and sign Leicester contract rebel Tielemans.

NEWCASTLE are still in the hunt for a new midfielder before the transfer window closes. The Magpies have been interested in Leicester's Youri Tiele.

[expected to join Southampton](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19666721/southampton-agree-arsenal-maitland-niles-loan/) on a deal until the end of the season. [Manchester United](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196656/manchester-united/) on loan today with a view to a permanent deal, while Matty Longstaff is also set to leave. [Arsenal](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196653/arsenal/). [Newcastle](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196669/newcastle-united/) looks unlikely before tonight's 11pm transfer deadline. [Eddie Howe](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/eddie-howe/) has bolstered his ranks this summer with the £58million [record signing of Alexander Isak](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19627116/newcastle-announce-transfer-alexander-isak/), plus Sven Botman and Nick Pope, as well as making Matt Targett's loan move a permanent one. [Youri Tielemans](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/youri-tielemans/) all summer but, as of this morning, a move looks unlikely.

Youri Tielemans is reportedly expected to stay at Leicester despite interest from Premier League rivals Newcastle and Arsenal.

But that has surprisingly not happened in the summer transfer window. The player’s representatives have been hoping the Gunners will terminate his contract and with the deadline fast approaching, the Premier League club may have to succumb to their demands. He spent last season on loan with Real Betis, who were hoping to sign the Spaniard on a permanent basis, though they do not appear to be in the race anymore. Leicester have not been busy this summer but the sale of Wesley Fofana means they have some money to spend on deadline day. The Gunners have agreed personal terms with the Belgian midfielder but have not submitted a formal bid to Leicester. Arsenal are hoping to sign a new midfielder before the transfer window closes on Thursday with Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny out injured.

The Gunners, who have already agreed to personal terms with the Belgian midfielder, appear unwilling to meet the Foxes (ridiculous) £30M valuation. He's out of ...

There will be more competition for his signature, but Arsenal will be in the mix. He’ll be moving on a free transfer in the summer. He’s a good player, and they’re struggling to start the season.