Man Utd could have clear run at Tielemans as Arsenal ‘consider dropping out of race due to concerns over Leicester ace’

ARSENAL are not sure Youri Tielemans has the physical presence needed to cut it in their team, according to reports.

The Gunners have been linked with the Leicester midfielder all summer but are yet to make a bid.

That is because manager Mikel Arteta and technical director Edu have doubts over how the 52-cap Belgium star would fit their team, according to .

They report: "While reports linking Tielemans with a transfer have persisted, it is understood Arteta has not yet told his club to pursue the Belgium international.

"It is over concerns he doesn’t have the physical presence the manager is looking for to run his team."

Foxes owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha also told the radio station they have had "no offers" for the 25-year-old yet this summer.

The cooling of interest from the Emirates might pave the way for Manchester United to have a clear run at Tielemans.

New Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag is keen to bolster his midfield after losing Paul Pogba to Juventus and Nemanja Matic to Roma this summer.

United's top target is thought to be Barcelona's £72million rated star Frenkie de Jong.

But that deal with the Catalans looks far from straight forward and Chelsea are also reported to be in the running to sign the Netherlands midfielder.

That could see the Old Trafford hierarchy instead switch their attention to tried-and-tested Prem performer Tielemans.

He joined the Foxes in 2019 from Monaco and has one year left on his deal at the King Power Stadium.