Charles Watts drops big Arsenal transfer update that will have supporters fuming - opinion

Arsenal are believed to have cooled their interest in Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans, according to the latest reports.

As per Goal‘s Charles Watts, a deal to bring the Belgium international to the Emirates Stadium has been ‘put on ice’, with the Gunners said to be focusing on ‘other targets’ at present.

The report suggests that the 25-year-old would be ‘open’ to a move away from the King Power Stadium this summer should a suitable offer emerge, with Mikel Arteta and co said to have previously held discussions with the player’s representatives – although have now parked that interest for the time being.

That could open the door for the 51-cap gem – who has just a year remaining on his existing deal – to join north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, amid reported interest from Antonio Conte’s side, while a possible contract extension with the Foxes has also been mooted.

It will seemingly come as a great source of frustration for supporters that the club could potentially be set to miss out on the former Monaco man, particularly with the centre of midfield seemingly an area that needs addressing.

Persistent injuries to Thomas Partey since his £45m arrival in the summer of 2020 has frequently left Arteta short of options in the middle of the pitch, with young Albert Sambi Lokonga also failing to earn a regular role last term, making just 12 Premier League starts in his debut campaign at the club.

That largely left the Gunners boss reliant on the midfield pairing of Granit Xhaka and Mohamed Elneny in the final weeks and months of the season, although the former remains an infuriating asset at times due to his dismal suspension record, while the latter man is seemingly just a useful squad player.

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