Arsenal face fresh Youri Tielemans ‘problem’ as Gunners ‘eye’ left-back transfer deal

Arsenal are back in action this weekend when they face Brentford away from home.

The Gunners will not play their Europa League clash on Thursday night due to a shortage in police resources ahead of the Queen’s funeral on Monday.

Arsenal will be desperate to get back to action after suffering their first defeat of the season in their last Premier League outing, losing to Manchester United.

Mikel Arteta’s men are still top of the Premier League as things stand, and they will want to protect that position heading into the international break.

In the meantime, we have rounded up all the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding the Emirates Stadium.

Tielemans issue

Arsenal face a fresh problem amid their interest in Leicester City star Youri Tielemans.

The Gunners were heavily linked with the midfielder during the summer window, but they decided not to pursue a deal late in the window.

Tielemans has less than a year remaining on his current contract, and Leicester could decide to sell him in January to avoid missing out on a fee altogether.

There is speculation over whether Arsenal might move for Tielemans in the winter, but according to Jeunes Footeux, Newcastle United are considering a move.

It’s claimed the Magpies could push for a cut-price £17million deal.

Grimaldo links

The Gunners are being linked with a move for Benfica star Alejandro Grimaldo.

Grimaldo is in the final year of his contract, and Arsenal are said to have ‘gathered information’ about him in recent times.

Arsenal are said to be among a number of teams, including Manchester City and Barcelona, expressing an interest.

Calciomercato, via SportWitness, make the claim, though it’s stated that Juventus could be ahead in the race.

Grimaldo could be some signing, especially given he could be available for free next summer, or potentially on a cut-price deal in January.