Arsenal lying poker with Tielemans: Gunners reportedly made bid for…another Red Devil

Difficult to see clearly in the future of Youri Tielemans. This weekend, the English press got carried away. According to several media, Arsenal have reached a personal agreement with the Red Devil. A version disputed by the Leicester Shire.

This Monday, the local newspaper claimed that the Gunners wanted to put pressure on the Foxes. Their idea: send an offer for another… Red Devil! Indeed, the Londoners have reportedly offered around £23million for Onana. The Lille midfielder had a good season in Ligue 1. Although he is not an indisputable starter with the Dogues, many have seen enormous potential in the former captain of the Devils. “Discussions with Onana’s representatives could be a smokescreen for them to reach an agreement with Tielemans”, estimates the media. Especially since Arsenal are not alone on Onana because the slender 20-year-old midfielder is also courted by West Ham.

Why use such a strategy? The aim would be to scare the leaders of Leicester in order to bring down the price of the former rough diamond of the RSCA. Indeed, Leicester will certainly drag the file. Free next June, there is only one year of contract left at number 8 of the King Power Stadium. And the leaders prefer to sell him to the highest bidder during this transfer window than to see him go free next summer. End up waiting longer than expected.

But in this case, everything is complex. A lying poker game has started between the different parties. Leicester City will have to use their cards at the right time. While Arsenal think they have the player’s favor. Above all, it is difficult to precisely define the price of Tielemans. For journalist Ben Jacobs, Arsenal should achieve its ends. “Arsenal have worked a lot on Tielemans”he claimed for GiveMeSports. “If a transfer materializes, the price will fluctuate between 25 million and 32 million.” A correct price for an item bought for 45 million euros in 2019 and currently worth 55 million on Transfermarkt. Unless other teams raise the stakes…

The clubs inquire… but no offer!

For Ben Jacobs, Arsenal are well ahead of their competitors for the signing of Tielemans. “The player is focused on a transfer to Arsenal. If Manchester United were to make an offer, Arsenal would have to confirm that they are not interested. But I don’t think Manchester United can beat Arsenal for Tielemans. The decision would be easy between the of them.” If the Gunners throw in the towel, the former Monegasque could therefore find another way out.

The Red Devils aren’t the only ones who have inquired about the Brussels native. CBS announces in particular that Newcastle could enter the dance. During the last meeting of the Red Devils, Tielemans had shown maturity about a possible transfer. “You don’t have to change to change”he explained. “We need a big project on the table and the important thing will be to play.”

Undeniably, and even if it is far from unanimous, the Newcastle project is important and meets this criterion. Ultimately, the Magpies want to jostle with the Premier League leaders. For this, Tielemans has the right profile. But isn’t it too early? Next year, Newcastle will not play Europe, for example. Eddie Howe has turned the club around dramatically but such a transfer would not represent a step up from Leicester.

Moreover, the Red Devil must certainly dream of the Champions League. But no English club in the running is interested in the environment. Unless Spurs wake up. But the arrival of Yves Bissouma this summer and Bentancur last winter already blocks all the places in Antonio Conte’s system.

In short, and as explained in the preamble, very clever one who can predict the future of Youri Tielemans.