Arsenal have Youri Tielemans transfer alternative amid Leicester City update

Arsenal are reportedly eyeing an alternative to Youri Tielemans in the summer transfer window as speculation continues around the player’s future.

The Leicester City midfielder is out of contract at the end of next season, despite talks over a new deal at the King Power Stadium going on for over a year. It therefore means that City could lose the player for nothing at the end of next season.

There has been much speculation over Tielemans’ future over the last six months with the Belgian the most heavily linked with Arsenal. Reports suggest that Mikel Arteta is eyeing a move for around £25 million, having added Tielemans to his transfer wishlist.

Amid growing talk around Arsenal’s interest in the player, it has been reported by the Athletic that the Gunners are yet to make a bid to City for the midfielder. Tielemans has been away on international duty with Belgium for the last two weeks where he has played alongside City teammates Timothy Castagne and Dennis Praet.

A separate report from Portugal now suggests that Arsenal could have moved onto other targets. Record claim that the Gunners are eyeing a possible move for Porto midfielder Vitinha, although they do have competition from Manchester United for the 22-year-old.

It is said that the Portuguese international would cost in the region of €40 million (£34.5m), a price which could be close to what City may demand for Tielemans.

When questioned on his future following Belgium’s Nations’ League clash against Wales, Tielemans remained tight-lipped. “No, not at all and I don’t think this is the moment and place to discuss that,” he said. “I have expressed myself on that before and there is nothing new.”

The midfielder was named man of the match for both the 1-1 draw