Former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell has identified a factor that makes a big difference between Youri Tielemans and Ruben Neves. He shared his thoughts following the Gunners' reported interest in the duo.
The Athletic reports that both midfielders are targets for manager Mikel Arteta this summer.
Campbell believes the Gunners will look to sign Tielemans, 25, ahead of Neves, 25, due to the Leicester City midfielder's goal threat. The Belgian has scored seven goals this season to Neves' four and it is this statistic that Campbell claims may pay dividends in the club's pursuit of the midfielders.
He believes Arsenal need both, telling Football Insider:
“We need both. We need extra competition in midfield and we need goals from midfield. Tielemans can score goals. He creates and scores goals. He can hit them from 25 yards or get in the box and be dangerous.
Campbell then alluded to Tielemans' goal threat, saying:
“I think Arsenal have a lot of needs and requirements. I would both of them but if I had to choose one, I think Tielemans is the one (they) will prioritise. Goals from midfield would be massive for us. It would be key. He would score double figures every season if he was at Arsenal. An extra 10 goals makes a big difference.”
Youri Tielemans will be a cheaper option for Arsenal ahead of Ruben Neves
Youri Tielemans may be available for just £25 million this summer given that his contract with Leicester has just one year left to run (per FoxesOfLeicester).
This could be pivotal in Arsenal's pursuit of both the Belgian and Ruben Neves.
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Bruno Lage has stated his desire to keep hold of Neves. The Portuguese midfielder currently has two years left on his deal. But he knows the difficulty once a big team comes in for a prized possession, telling reporters (via Fabrizio Romano):
"I want the best for his career, if he stays with us we'll be happy. This is football, you never know. He's a big loss for us at the moment"
Off the back of this Wolves have reportedly slapped a huge £100 million fee on the 25-year-old (per Mail).
That may put the Gunners off given their budget, the fact Manchester United also hold an interest and their desired targets in other areas of the team.
The Gunners are looking to make attacking acquisitions with Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus high on their list.
According to The Athletic, the north London side are exploring the possibility of bringing the Brazilian striker to the Emirates Stadium this summer.
caycilmpz
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Arsenal should sign Tilemans if they want to finish in the top 4
Notaeort
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50 mins Smith comes in, 65 mins Martinelli in Youri Te also starts sometimes
Notaeort
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sell Torriera, Lacca, Holdings,Martin Niles, Guenduzi,Cedric and Nuno. buy Neves,Ter, Jesus, Victor Osum, and left fullback. Then bring back Saliba,Bellerin, Nelson, Balongu and Dybala in. Let every player wake up and fight for first team shirt
Emmauche
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we need Everyone Available because there is more Matches to play
abolo1989
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This is the Team that i want.
abolo1989
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I would like to see the squad of Arsenal. These players. 1. Gabriel Jesus 2. Zinchenko 3. Wilfred Zaha 4. Youri Teliemas 5. Paul Dybala 6. Ruben Navas
Cotclmrst
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this your formation is poor because there's no a good striker .... one person like osimhen
jaebdlorsz
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Me too, I would prefer Tieleman than Neves
Wabadimnty
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With the rumored 200million pounds budget Arsenal can afford both sale few players and still get Gabriel Jesus and a backup left back, right back we have Belerin coming back he's a cover for Tomiyasu also Saliba coming back we can play with a back 3. Sale Maitland Niles, Pepe, Balogun and Xhaka
We need Xhaka
reedkpuyz
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With the rumored 200million pounds budget Arsenal can afford both sale few players and still get Gabriel Jesus and a backup left back, right back we have Belerin coming back he's a cover for Tomiyasu also Saliba coming back we can play with a back 3. Sale Maitland Niles, Pepe, Balogun and Xhaka
we can’t part ways with Xhaka
vitadstyz
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The partnership of Partey and Tielemans
Baaeknru
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Capeioru
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With the rumored 200million pounds budget Arsenal can afford both sale few players and still get Gabriel Jesus and a backup left back, right back we have Belerin coming back he's a cover for Tomiyasu also Saliba coming back we can play with a back 3. Sale Maitland Niles, Pepe, Balogun and Xhaka
Keep Xhaka as he had a good season and was pivotal when Partey got injured in the run in to end of season. We still have Torreira who will be free coming back and we’re need like 30 players for European competition. Also have Reis Nelson coming back who has been good in Netherlands and is better than Pepe.
Petèmiller
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With the rumored 200million pounds budget Arsenal can afford both sale few players and still get Gabriel Jesus and a backup left back, right back we have Belerin coming back he's a cover for Tomiyasu also Saliba coming back we can play with a back 3. Sale Maitland Niles, Pepe, Balogun and Xhaka
Nabcmnprt
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Arsenal need this two and cucurella
Mukweyi10
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go for both
Zohabdelmn
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Absolutely Yuri is better option
Jumdeimnsy
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For me I think neves is a better option for arsenal bcos he is a holding midfielder, can score, create and a ball winner
sazdeipz
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Arsenal really need to get Tielesman,he score goals,and assist a lot,with good tackles…his among the M fielders with less yellow and red card……
humadcast
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Get Tielemans and Ndidi
tessybilly
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ruben neves is cost sign vyes busouma and teilesman
they can not sign bissoma because our midfielders going to be three Africa bro
Japbckly
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ruben neves is cost sign vyes busouma and teilesman
MUTINDO
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We can afford to sign both Ruben Neves and Tilesman and we cement the midfield as we did in the defense..❤️🤍🔥🔥🔥Gunners For Life....
voselmnosu
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Yoy are absolutely correct my legend Tielemans is the one we beed
niaceknpu
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Only if Arsenal had oil cash,adding the two of them would have been great. Both are good but I would prefer Neves but Tielemans is cheaper because of his contract situation. Arsenal should start closing the important deals as early as possible and stop these prolonged rumours and indecisions.
that's the problem with our club...they take too long to sign deals...
LiverpoolMYfans
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Tielesman is very good addition in liverpool squad
Duncarlos
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Only if Arsenal had oil cash,adding the two of them would have been great. Both are good but I would prefer Neves but Tielemans is cheaper because of his contract situation. Arsenal should start closing the important deals as early as possible and stop these prolonged rumours and indecisions.
yocabdmo
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leave Arsenal sigined two of tham
Nabcmnprt
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Yes i agreed with you legend we really need both cos there's too much space in our midfield