Manchester United are reportedly ready to sign playmkaer Youri Tielemans from Leicester City during the winter transfer window.
The Belgium international was heavily linked with a move away from the Foxes in the summer, but the deal ended with the 25-year-old still at the King Power Stadium.
The former AS Monaco midfielder has made seven appearances for Brendan Rodgers’ side this season and provided one assist, but is out of contract next June and looks unlikely to sign a new one. extension with the club.
Arsenal and Liverpool were among the teams credited with strong interest in the Belgian this summer, but according to Fichajes, the Red Devils are currently on the verge of a move.
The report suggests the 20-time English champions are keen to sign a creative playmaker in January and view Tielemans as an ideal acquisition as he is likely to be available at a bargain price. Red Devils head coach Erik ten Hag would like a player who can rotate under Eriksen and the team could spend up to £70m during the winter transfer window.
The midfielder continued to be a key player for Leicester last season, making 50 appearances in all competitions, contributing seven goals and five assists.
“It’s not out of the question,” Tielemans told reporters over the summer when asked about a possible departure. “I feel very comfortable at Leicester, I was welcomed with open arms from day one. I give everything for the club until the last day. “But of course you have to listen to other opportunities, you have to look at your career and sometimes you have to make decisions. Maybe one will come to me.
The Belgian joined the Foxes from AS Monaco in January 2019, initially on loan, and he has made 165 appearances for the Foxes in all competitions, recovering 24 times and providing 25 assists.
