Arsenal: £30m star 'could make late move' to the Emirates

Arsenal target Youri Tielemans ‘could move late in the window’, increasing the potential of a switch to the Emirates Stadium from Leicester City, according to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth.

The Gunners have not been afraid to splash the cash this summer, with the likes of Gabriel Jesus and Fabio Vieira joining in big-money deals, and Tielemans is firmly on boss Mikel Arteta’s radar.

Tielemans would reportedly favour a move to Arsenal instead of Manchester United and wants a deal to be concluded soon.

The central midfielder’s future is up in the air as he has entered the final 12 months of his £120,000-per-week contract at Leicester and not been keen on extending his stay at the King Power Stadium.

According to The Sun, Arsenal have stepped up their interest in Tielemans and are ready to make a firm offer.

The report suggests the Gunners are confident of sealing a £30million deal for the 52-cap Belgium international despite facing competition from Manchester United and Newcastle United.

CBS reporter Ben Jacobs has previously told GIVEMESPORT that Tielemans has already agreed personal terms with Arsenal.

Sheth understands that Arsenal have been interested in acquiring Tielemans for a prolonged period of time.

The Sky Sports reporter believes the Gunners – or other interested parties – could pounce as the September 1 transfer deadline nears.

Sheth told GIVEMESPORT: “There has been long-standing links with Arsenal, even before he entered the final year of his contract, which he is now.

“If they can wait until towards the end of the window and Tielemans hasn’t extended his contract at Leicester, that potentially could be a big player that could move late in the window.”

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