Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno is attracting interest from Premier League rivals Leicester City as the German looks to secure an exit from the Emirates Stadium this summer.
The Gunners are open to letting Leno leave the club following the arrival of Matt Turner as Aaron Ramsdale's understudy, with the German shot-stopper falling further down the pecking order in Mikel Arteta's squad. Ramsdale replaced Leno as Arsenal's no.1 goalkeeper last season following a £25million move from Sheffield United.
The 30-year-old made just eight appearances for the north London outfit last season and wants to secure a move away from the Emirates to play regular first team football. Newly-promoted side Fulham have shown significant interest in the German goalkeeper but now could face competition from the Foxes with Kasper Schmeichel's future in doubt with Brendan Rodgers' side.
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Leicester are considering a move for Leno as a potential target to replace Schmeichel, who has an agreement with Nice, according to GFFN. The Foxes need to sell before they can buy due to their difficult financial situation this summer, meaning a move for Arsenal's German keeper would only happen once Schmeichel has left Rodgers' side.
The Gunners could help speed up Leno's possible move to Leicester by accelerating a deal for Youri Tielemans. football.london understands the north Londoners remain interested in the Belgium international but are yet to make an official offer for the midfielder.
Recent reports suggest Arteta has reservations over Tielemans' ability to operate in Arsenal's midfield due to his physical stature. The 25-year-old has just one-year left on his current deal with the Foxes and is open to a move to the Emirates Stadium, but negotiations have stalled with a deal still far from being completed.
Should the Gunners make a move for Tielemans, it could create a domino effect with Leicester then having the finances to secure a move for Leno, thus allowing Schmeichel to join Ligue 1 side Nice. Technical director Edu is now focusing on outgoing transfers after the Gunners completed five new signings so far in the summer transfer window.
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