Brendan Rodgers has admitted that Leicester City are planning for life without Arsenal transfer target Youri Tielemans.
GOAL has confirmed that Tielemans has emerged on Arsenal’s radar as Mikel Arteta seeks to bolster his midfield ranks before the January window slams shut.
Initial contact with the 24-year-old’s agent has already been made, and Rodgers has conceded that one of his prized assets must ensure that he “looks at every option” at this stage of his career.
The Leicester boss told a press conference when quizzed on the speculation surrounding Tielemans’ future: “You always have to [plan for life without players], that is key. You always have to be looking ahead, that’s important.
“Youri is at an age and at a stage in his contract where he has to ensure he looks at every option.
“I would love it to be here at Leicester, that is natural, but I understand it’s a very short career.
“Once the player is committed, focused and professional it’s never a worry for me.
“With Youri you can see his joy of being here, he loves being here and you have to respect these guys’ careers are short.
“If we are going to lose one we have to be ready for the next one to come in.”
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