Arsenal: £120k-a-week star 'on Arteta's shortlist' at the Emirates

Arsenal have failed to make a move for Youri Tielemans despite adding the Leicester City star to ‘their shortlist’ of Emirates Stadium targets, according to CBS reporter Ben Jacobs.

There is uncertainty over the central midfielder’s future as he has entered the final 12 months of his £120,000-per-week contract with the Foxes.

Arsenal are reportedly mulling over whether to head to Leicester with a swap proposal which would involve Tielemans switching to north London and goalkeeper Bernd Leno moving to the King Power Stadium.

The Gunners’ hopes of pulling off the deal have been boosted by the fact it is understood that the Foxes are interested in the German.

Leicester chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha has revealed no offers have been received for Tielemans despite the September 1 deadline nearing.

Although they have failed to head to the negotiating table, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Arsenal have been holding internal discussions over the 25-year-old since January.

Jacobs has previously told GIVEMESPORT that the Gunners have already agreed personal terms with Tielemans, meaning that negotiating a fee with Leicester is one of the final obstacles to overcome.

Jacobs understands that Tielemans is on Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta’s radar ahead of the summer transfer deadline.

The journalist believes the Gunners could spark a tug-of-war for the Belgian’s signature if they eventually test Leicester’s resolve.

Jacobs told GIVEMESPORT: “He’s on their shortlist, but they haven’t made a move and nobody’s made a move for Tielemans yet.

“That’s really interesting because when one club makes a move, it might trigger others into action.”

According to talkSPORT, Arteta has some concerns over Tielemans’ physicality and