Is Youri Tielemans signing for Arsenal? Leicester admission and transfer advantage

Youri Tielemans' contract at Leicester expires in the summer. He has impressed during his four years at the club. Tieleman has also played for Belgium and earned 58 caps for his country. Arsenal are interested in signing him. They need midfield reinforcements due to the current reliance on Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey.

Brendan Rodgers has hinted that he might sell some of his players this month. Leicester manager wants to avoid relegation. He might be hinting at a move for Tielemans. The players are down to their last year in their contracts. If they want to move on, they have to be offered a new contract.

Arsenal are interested in signing Tielemans this January. Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is an alternative option for the Gunners. Lazio president Claudio Lotito is willing to agree on a loan deal worth £8.8m plus an obligation to make the move permanent for £35m in the summer. Arsenal had scouts present at a LazIO game earlier in season.

Arsenal are interested in signing Belgian international Tielemans. The Gunners have a transfer advantage due to their current position in the Premier League. Tieleman's agent met with the Arsenal hierarchy in summer.