‘He’ll be on his way’: Paul Merson thinks £42m midfielder could move amid Arsenal links

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Arsenal legend Paul Merson has tipped Youri Tielemans to join a new club this summer amid links with the Gunners.

Mikel Arteta is likely to be in the market for at least one new midfielder this summer.

Mohamed Elneny will soon be out of contract and Ainsley Maitland-Niles faces an uncertain future at the Emirates.

In addition, Roma are reportedly planning another approach for Granit Xhaka.

During the January transfer window, Arsenal reportedly held talks with Tielemans’ agent at London Colney.

The Leicester and Belgium star has reportedly rejected the chance to extend his contract at the club beyond 2023.

Indeed, Fabrizio Romano has claimed Tielemans will “99.9 percent” be leaving the King Power at the end of the season.

“Last summer (Tielemans’ value) was around 60-65m euros (£50-55m),” he told Rio Ferdinand Presents FIVE in February.

“Let’s see… this summer, with one year left on his contract maybe it would be 45-50m euros (£38-42m).”

Romano also described Tielemans as an “amazing” player.

“Could be on the move”

On Sunday, Arsenal will get the chance to see Tielemans up close once again.

The Gunners host Brendan Rodgers’ Foxes at the Emirates Stadium in a 16:30pm Premier League kickoff.

Merson previewed the match on Sportskeeda and tipped Arsenal to pick up a 3-1 win.

The Highbury icon also gave his thoughts on Tielemans’ future.

“Leicester have turned a bit of a corner, but they’ll have to do without Jamie Vardy this week,” he wrote.

“Youri Tielemans could be on the move this summer – Brendan Rodgers has made him a much better player.

“He hasn’t signed a contract as yet, and I think he’ll be on his way.

“The football Arsenal played last week was breathtaking.

“They could put severe pressure on United and Spurs in the top-four race with a victory.

“This game will be tight, but I’d expect Arsenal to win this game.”