"Right in the mix" - Journalist drops big Arsenal transfer verdict on £40m ace despite CL blow

Arsenal will still be in the mix to sign Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans this summer, claims journalist Pete O’Rourke.

The north London club missed out on Champions League qualification on the last day of the season, but O’Rourke does not think that has ended their chances of landing the 25-year-old.

According to the Daily Mirror, Arsenal are on the lookout for a midfielder and are confident that they can complete a deal for Tielemans.

The same outlet also states that the Gunners are hoping to seal a bargain by offering Leicester around £25m for their midfielder.

Tielemans, who cost the Foxes £40m, only has one year left on his contract, so it may be an offer that they have to accept.

In the 2021/22 season, he made 50 appearances in all competitions, showing his importance to Brendan Rodgers’ side. However, it looks like they may now have to start preparing for life without him.

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While O’Rourke thinks interest from Champions League clubs could complicate things, he still reckons that Arsenal have a good chance of signing Tielemans in the transfer window.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, the journalist said: “I think he could be a good fit for Arsenal, somebody in that midfield who can get forward and score goals and add a bit more creativity into the centre of midfield.

“So I think Arsenal, although missing out on the Champions League will be a blow to their chances of landing Tielemans if other clubs can offer the Belgian that luxury, I still think they’ll be right in the mix for him.”

If they get him for £25m, then absolutely. He is a midfielder who brings a lot of attacking threat, so he could be a very good capture for