Tielemans latest as Arsenal ‘cool’ interest elsewhere
Arsenal have reportedly ‘cooled their interest’ in Palmeiras midfielder Danilo ahead of the January transfer window to pursue Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans instead.
The Gunners have been continuously linked with Tielemans for a number of windows, with the 25-year-old seemingly running down his contract at the King Power Stadium.
Having refused to sign a new deal with the Foxes, Mikel Arteta could look to bolster his midfield options this summer, with Granit Xhaka now into his thirties.
According to reports via with 90min, Arsenal have ‘somewhat cooled their interest’ in Palmeiras midfielder Danilo, 21, who was called up to the senior Brazil squad during the summer, ‘in favour of chasing’ Tielemans.
Mudryk price tag no longer an issue
Arsenal are now aware that Shakhtar Donetsk will accept an offer of less than £100m for Mykhalo Mudryk.
The 21-year-old has burst onto the scene no thanks to star showings in the UEFA Champions League, with the Gunners leading the race to sign him. The Athletic’s David Ornstein has since provided an update on the transfer fee, stating: “Mudryk is the player they [Arsenal] want to sign. They followed him for a long time,” he told Hayters TV.
“He was on their list of potential candidates during the summer transfer window. They are in talks with Shakhtar, with the player’s representatives.
”Arsenal won’t want to go that high, I don’t think any club will. I think the likelihood is Shakhtar will come down in price when push comes to shove.”
Rabiot future unclear as Arsenal move hinted
Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot’s past comments may serve as a hint as to where his immediate future lies in 2023.
The French international is known to be unhappy with Italy at present, with Manchester United failing in their attempts to land him in the summer.
Rabiot has previously opened up about the possibility of a move to England, where he previously spent a year at Manchester City’s academy.
“I feel attracted by the football, by the Premier League itself and its super competitive nature. I loved my time there, even if I was young. I liked the culture and the life; my family liked it too,” he told ESPN.
“I am not indifferent to playing in England, but there will be many options to consider. I have not spoken with Juve about the future, for example as our start to the season was tough, plus the World Cup was coming and I wanted to focus on it. After the World Cup, I will start thinking about my future more concretely.”
