Fabrizio Romano: Arsenal "in contact" with £120k-p/w star's agent over Emirates move

Arsenal are ‘still in contact’ with Youri Tielemans’ agent despite the Emirates Stadium outfit failing to head to Leicester City with an official bid, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.

The Gunners have not been afraid to splash the cash this summer, with close to £90million being spent on the likes of Gabriel Jesus and Fabio Vieira, but a move for Tielemans could still be on the cards.

Arsenal appear to have already done plenty of groundwork when it comes to attempting to sign Tielemans as CBS reporter Ben Jacobs has previously told GIVEMESPORT that the central midfielder has agreed personal terms with the north Londoners.

Tielemans has been a long-term target for Gunners boss Mikel Arteta as transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed internal discussions have been held since January.

Leicester have slapped a £25million price tag on the 25-year-old as they are keen to cash-in before the summer window slams shut on September 1.

The Foxes are willing to part with Tielemans for a cut-price fee as he has entered the final 12 months of his £120,000-per-week contract and been unwilling to pen fresh terms.

However, Arsenal have yet to make a bid and that has resulted in Premier League rivals Manchester United being put on red alert.

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Romano understands that Arsenal have remained in constant communication with Tielemans’ representatives.

The transfer guru believes the Gunners are deliberating over whether to head to Leicester with a big-money offer.

However, he is also aware that Arsenal have yet to test the waters since the summer window opened for business.

Romano told GIVEMESPORT: “Arsenal are still in contact with his agent. Arsenal are still