Arsenal make contact to sign Star Pep, described as ‘top class’

Arsenal have reportedly been in touch with Youri Tielemans representatives ahead of a potential signing of the midfielder this summer.

The Gunners are heavily linked with the signing of the Belgium international from Leicester City this summer.

In early April it was reported that Arsenal were the favorites to sign Tielemans [The Sun].

And now Football London reported an update, with Chris Wheatley writing Thursday night that the Emirates Stadium team had already held meetings with the player’s agent.

The report adds that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes Tielemans would make a good addition to his midfield.

good signature?

In a word, yes.

For the Gunners, it’s child’s play.

Having dazzled in the Premier League we know he’s good enough for England’s top flight and, better yet, he won’t cost a fortune.

Tielemans joined City for £30million in 2019 but his contract expires next summer, meaning Arsenal could potentially pick him up at a reduced price this summer.

Bargains could be the order of the day for Arteta and Edu this summer if they fail to qualify for the Champions League and secure a financial windfall, and Tielemans could well prove a bargain transfer deal.

After all, this is a player named Pep Guardiola.Top, top class‘ just last year and getting him cheap would be a magical deal for Arsenal.

In other news, Liverpool are in talks to sign a 20-goal striker, a £29m deal agreed elsewhere