Arsenal Steps Away from Signing Premier League Midfielder Wanted by Real Madrid

• Arsenal are reportedly in a pole position to sign Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans this summer
• Tielemans, who has just a year left on his current deal at the King Power Stadium has previously been linked with a move to Man United and Real Madrid
• Reports suggest there is growing confidence the Belgian will move to the Emirates especially of the Gunners secure a Champions League ticket

Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a summer transfer deal for Leicester City ace, Youri Tielemans.

Mikel Arteta is understood to be keen on bolstering his midfield as he lays the foundation for challenging for titles next season.

The Sun now reports Tielemans could be on his way to the Emirates to link up with Arteta.

According to the publication, there is growing confidence from the player’s camp that the Belgian will be an Arsenal player next term.

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Reports on Tielemans closing in on a move to Arsenal comes at a time he has also been linked with a switch to Man United and Real Madrid.

It is believed the Red Devils were also keen to land the Leicester City ace - but their failure to qualify for the Champions League have given Arsenal an edge in the transfer race.

A move to the Emirates will significantly boost Arteta's midfield options as he will be an upgrade on the unsettled Granit Xhaka and Mohamed Elneny who will be out of contract this summer.

Meanwhile, Tielemans has just a year left on his deal at the King Power Stadium and has reportedly turned down offers of a new contract.

The 25-year-old has made 154 appearances for Leicester with 46 of those coming this season.

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