MAN UTD could reportedly make a move for Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans in the January window or the summer.
The Belgian, 25, was heavily linked with Arsenal last year as he entered the final 12 months of his contract at the King Power Stadium.
But a transfer failed to materialise as the Foxes clung onto their playmaker.
Now he is set to become a free agent at the end of the season, with Leicester not expected to reach an agreement over a new deal.
And according to CBS journalist Ben Jacobs, United could be set to snap him up before Tuesday’s deadline or when his existing contract expires.
Speaking to The Football Terrace, via The Boot Room, Jacobs said: “I think we shouldn’t only be referring to a late Manchester United movement in terms of strikers.
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“From what I hear it’s more creative-minded players that can either get box to box from attacking midfield, or in central areas, or are a little more versatile across the front areas.
“Therefore keep an eye on a player like Youri Tielemans who will be available on a free transfer in the summer.
“The expectation is that Leicester are going to try and hang on to Tielemans, they are not going to accept any financial offers now, because it’s more valuable to the football club to lose him on a free but have Tielemans help keep Leicester up.”
Explaining that Arsenal and Newcastle are also still interested in the midfielder, he then adds: “We know Arsenal could be in the mix for a midfielder, especially with [Mohamed Elneny] injured and I’m still waiting to see if a Manchester United, less likely a Newcastle, possibly Arsenal choose to speed up the strategy on Tielemans and due to the need to put something down.
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“I guarantee you as soon as anyone puts an offer down for Tielemans other clubs will have their heads turned and Manchester United are ones to watch in that capacity.”
Tielemans arrived at Leicester on loan from Monaco in January 2019 and signed permanently six months later in a £32million move.
He has made 184 appearances for the Premier League side, scoring 28 goals and providing 25 assists.
Tielemans’ crowning moment at the club came in 2021 when he scored the winning goal in the FA Cup final.
Meanwhile, Man Utd have been linked with a number of other midfielders over the past 12 months.
Before signing Casemiro, they were in a long-running saga with Barcelona for Frenkie de Jong.
They have also been linked with Roma man Nicolo Zaniolo and West Ham captain Declan Rice.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
