Arsenal idol backs last-gasp Youri Tielemans deal after source’s ‘mystery’ reveal

Kevin Campbell has urged Arsenal to sign Youri Tielemans as Leicester City field a £19million bid for their former skipper.

The former Arsenal striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, claimed the 25-year-old would be a good fit for the Gunners amid injuries to Mohamed Elneny and Thomas Partey.

This site revealed on Wednesday (31 August) that Leicester have received a bid of around £19million for Tielemans from a mystery club.

Arsenal have been strongly linked with the midfielder all summer and Football Insider revealed last month (18 July) that Tielemans is keen on a move to the Emirates.

Liverpool have also been linked with a move for the ex-Monaco star, who has made five appearances so far in the new campaign.

Campbell insisted the Belgium international is a “top-quality player”.

He told Football Insider’s Ewan Kingsbury: “I think Arsenal have to do some business there.

“It’s been going on all summer with Tielemans, and I think now Arsenal are quite depleted with the injuries – it’s something they should get done.

“He fits into that midfield and this side really well – he’s a top-quality player.”

Arsenal have already moved for one central midfielder this summer – Porto star Fabio Viera.

However, injuries to Partey and Elneny have left the Gunners’ midfield threadbare – with Ainsley Maitland-Niles reportedly also set to complete a loan move to Southampton.

The transfer window slams shut at 11pm on Thursday (1 September).

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