"Get him" - Arsenal urged to sign "fantastic professional" in £20m deal, it would be a bargain

Arsenal have been urged to sign Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans for just £20 million.

The Belgium international has been in fine form for the rejuvenated Foxes this past month.

The 25-year-old has long been a key creative cog in Brendan Rogers’ side while he has netted two goal-of-the-season contenders against Wolves and Everton respectively in a matter of weeks.

With is contract expiring next summer, Tielemans is likely to secure a move to one of Europe’s biggest clubs either in January or at the end of the season should he maintain his recent purple patch.

Arteta should “get him”

Tielemans has been linked with a move to the Emirates throughout 2022, and former England international Darren Bent has claimed that the table-toppers would be able to sign the Belgian international in January if they offer Leicester £20 million.

Bent told TalkSport: “I think it’s so important that Arsenal try and get another midfield player in January.

“Thomas Partey is the most important part of that Arsenal team. When he’s fit and firing like he is at the minute, Arsenal look like a completely different outfit. (Granit) Xhaka looks completely different, the back four look more comfortable. (There is a) belief of what’s in front of them.

“(But) I would try and get someone like Youri Tielemans. He’s 25 years old. You’ve seen the repertoire of goals he’s scored this season. Also, he’s on a free at the end of the season. Go to Leicester in January, (offer) £20 million, you get him.”

Rodgers praises “fantastic professional”

Despite Tielemans’ contract situation, his professionalism has been lauded by the Leicester manager.

Per Express.co.uk Rodgers said: “He’s been a fantastic professional for us, and even though he’s in the situation with his contract, he’s never wavered.

“Youri provides the team with great know-how in the game. (He is a) wonderful player to work with.

“I would love him to sign another deal and continue his journey here at Leicester City. But we will see in the coming months.”

Topics: Leicester City, Youri Tielemans, Arsenal, Mikel Arteta, Darren Bent, Football

Chris Byfield

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