The Gunners defeated Nottingham Forest 5-0 on Sunday to reclaim the Premier League lead, two points ahead of Manchester City.
Arsenal’s unstoppable start to the season appeared to be coming to an end after the Gunners dropped two points at Southampton last Sunday and were defeated by PSV Eindhoven in the Europa League on Thursday.
While the Gunners responded brilliantly to last week’s setbacks, Mikel Arteta will be eager to bring in reinforcements in January in order to maintain momentum in their unlikely title charge.
Arsenal have long been linked with Leicester’s Tielemans, and according to a new Calciomercato report, they may test Leicester’s resolve by making a January bid for Tielemans. According to CBS, Ben Jacobs told GIVEMESPORT: “It’s an intriguing one because they’ve put in a lot of work for Tielemans.”
“They are aware that Tielemans wishes to join Arsenal, so this is not the type of transfer in which Arsenal must be concerned about player acquisition.” Tielemans will join Arsenal if they make a move for him. “But, if we’re talking about January, it’s all about what Arsenal wants, what’s best for their chemistry and dynamic mid-season.” “Their interest has never waned, and he’s one to keep an eye on because he’s in good form for Leicester right now and he’s a goalscorer.”
Tielemans’ contract with Leicester expires next summer, and he is said to earn £120,000 per week. Arsenal may look to make a January move for the player in order to avoid a bidding war for the Belgian international’s signature.
Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers expressed his desire to keep the 25-year-old midfielder next season amid growing speculation about his future. Speaking after Leicester City’s 1-0 loss to Manchester City.
According to Rodgers: “It’s not something we’re considering, and it’s not something the club has told us we need to do. “We certainly don’t want to be offloading our best players, so there has been no hint or indication that we need to generate money and move him on.” But, of course, they will look into the club’s business side.
