Youri Tielemans to Complete Arsenal transfer: Personal terms agreed, Newcastle battle, key sticking point

 Arsenal transfer news: Leicester midfield Youri Tielemans has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal this summer window

The Gunners are starting to get busy with their transfer market activities again as the days count down. Mikel Arteta is still keen to add a new midfielder and a winger to his side with consistent changes in the Youri Tielemans saga and Edu's attempts to strengthen the wide areas.

Tielemans  to be in a position whereby he would accept a move to the Emirates Stadium for free next summer. Though if a rival made an offer this summer, Arsenal would make a move.

With just a couple days remaining in the transfer window, it is still up in the air whether or the Gunners will make a late move for the Belgian. So with that said takes a look at the latest on the transfer saga surrounding the midfielder.

Personal terms agreed

Arsenal have been linked with a move for Tielemans since last summer, so it is no surprise that reports of a deal have intensified once again this year. According to Jacobs, personal terms between the Gunners and the midfielder are already in place.

"Tielemans wants to join Arsenal, and Edu is still in touch with his agent," he wrote on Twitter. "Arsenal agreed to terms and worked on the deal for a year but never placed an official bid."

Tielemans 'keen' on Manchester United

Sports journalist Pete O'Rourke has reported that the Belgium would not turn down a move to Man Utd.

The 25-year-old is into the last year on his contract with the Foxes and, according to Fabrizio Romano, he is not considering signing a new deal at the King Power Stadium - meaning Leicester could be forced to sell.

And although Arsenal are reportedly in front of the queue, the player would be interested in a move to Old Trafford.

Newcastle interest

Newcastle United have stepped up their interest in Tielemans. The club's sporting director Dan Ashworth has personally made enquiries about the Arsenal target as the Magpies search for reinforcements in the midfield.