Some Arsenal fans react as Leicester sign Youri Tielemans

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Some Arsenal fans have reacted to the news that Leicester City have officially completed the permanent signing of Youri Tielemans.

The Belgian midfielder spent the second half of 2018/19 on loan at the King Power from AS Monaco and impressed in central midfield.

The 22-year-old brought fresh impetus to the Foxes’ engine room, contributing three goals and four assists in 13 games.

BBC Sport report that Tielemans’ transfer is worth around £40 million, which makes him the most expensive signing in the club’s history.

It’s a brilliant coup for Leicester, who have staved off competition from the likes of Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal.

And some Gunners fans were not happy with the news given their own club’s lack of funds and activity this summer.

Arsenal fans react

Some Arsenal supporters were pained to learn of Tielemans’ permanent transfer, especially with Aaron Ramsey’s departure from the club on a free transfer still quite raw: