Arsenal fail in Bielik bid

Legia Warsaw have reportedly rejected a second bid of around £2.3m from Arsenal for Polish midfielder Krystian Bielik, according to Sky Sports.

The 17-year-old dubbed at the next Patrick Vieira, has been on the radar of the Gunners in recent months.

According to Sky Sports, the Gunners were confident of sealing a deal with the renewed offer having had their initial bid of £1.6m rejected by Legia.

The report adds that talks are ongoing regarding the player's transfer and a fee could be agreed between the two parties in the next couple of days.

Bielik has made six league appearances for Legia this season.