“Not Youri Tielemans”: There’s a midfielder who is more likely to sign for Arsenal than Tielemans in January

According to 90Min, Arsenal are ready to push forward with their interest in Youri Tielemans and Danilo in January.

The Gunners have been linked with Tielemans for the longest time now, while Danilo is another midfielder that has been on Mikel Arteta’s radar for quite some time.

The Brazilian has been shining with Palmeiras over the past 18 months, and it seems to be just a matter of time before he gets his move to Europe.

Arsenal are reportedly said to be confident about signing Tielemans in the summer when his Leicester City contract expires, but 90Min state that a move for Danilo in January is more likely than a transfer involving the Belgian.

After a slow start to the season, Leicester City do not want to let Tielemans go in January as their Premier League future seemingly hangs in the balance.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Tielemans will definitely be leaving Leicester on a free transfer in the summer, and it looks like Arsenal could end up being his ultimate destination.

However, with a title challenge on the horizon, Arsenal need reinforcements sooner rather than later, and that’s where the move for Danilo comes into play.

The Gunners are rather short in the midfield, and with major honours looking within touching distance, January recruitment is absolutely vital.

Sadly, Tielemans isn’t a player who is likely to be made available in January as Leicester continue to lean on the former Monaco man’s talents, hence why a move for Danilo is more likely right now.

Arsenal are seemingly serious about bolstering their squad in this winter window, and a move for Danilo looks like the most probable move at this moment in time.