Rodgers Gives Update On Arsenal-Linked Tielemans

With Leicester still attempting to reach a new contract agreement with the player who has been linked to Arsenal, Brendan Rodgers provided an update on Youri Tielemans’ future.

Transfer talk continues to rage around Belgium international midfielder Tielemans with another window now open and his contract running down towards free agency in the summer.

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There has been plenty of speculation to suggest that Premier League leaders Arsenal are keen on acquiring the talented 25-year-old, but nobody at Leicester wants to sanction a sale and hope continues to be clung to when it comes to possible fresh terms at the King Power Stadium being agreed.

The negotiations with Tielemans have been ongoing for some time, but they are ultimately focused on the player, according to Foxes manager Rodgers. His dedication is as strong as it was when I first entered the room, if not stronger. He has enjoyed being here and continues to do so. Although I recognize that he is in his final year, I still want to bind him. He has been a fantastic player for this team and is still young. All parties involved must agree that it is the proper decision.

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“Until I’m told he’s not here, we work very well together. He’s a coach’s dream, with his professionalism and view of the game. Nothing changes for me in that aspect, we just continue to hopefully find a resolution to it and have him sign here. I think it’s one where we want to do everything we can to convince him to stay.”

Tielemans first moved to Leicester from Monaco in January 2019 on a loan basis until the deal was made permanent. He has made 178 appearances for the club and has helped them win the FA Cup and Community Shield in 2021.

The likes of Martin Odegaard, Granit Xhaka, and Thomas Partey are currently impressing for Arsenal, so they already have a plethora of midfield options at their disposal. However, squad depth is always embraced by the most ambitious of teams, and the Gunners are eager to ensure that they have enough options to continue competing for major honors on multiple fronts in 2022–23.