Arsenal have joined the battle for Anderlecht midfielder Youri Tielemans.

TMW says Arsenal and Roma are in contact with Anderlecht for the prospect.

Anderlecht are resigned to losing Tielemans, but insist any offer must begin at €18 million.

For his part, Tielemans, also a target for Everton, would prefer to move to a middle-range club so to maintain his progress.

"It's good to not burn steps and to avoid ending up on the bench and not getting game time," he said.

"It's what's best for every footballer, I think.

"I, however, don't have a preference league wise."