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Liverpool backed to reinforce midfield by landing Belgium star

Former Premier League forward Noel Whelan has pleaded with Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool to land Leicester City star Youri Tielemans.

In the summer the Anfield side lost their most dependable option in the middle of the park in Georginio Wijnaldum and are now feeling the impact of the Netherlands international’s absence.

Jurgen Klopp is currently without Harvey Elliott, Naby Keita and James Milner whilst Thiago Alcantara and Fabinho are only just returning to action.

Speaking to Football Insider, Noel urged the Merseyside giants to target Youri after the 24-year-old rejected a fresh deal with the Foxes.

“That’s the Wijnaldum replacement sorted straight away, isn’t it? If they could get Tielemans through the door, he’d add energy, that defensive ability, goals, link-up play, and more.

“I think Salah and Mane would benefit from having him in the side as well. He’d be a perfect replacement for Wijnaldum with the way he plays. Look at his age, as well. You’re building for the future by signing him.”

So far this campaign, he has scored three and grabbed two assists in 10 Premier League appearances. The star has not missed a single match through fitness since signing for the King Power Stadium outfit in 2019.

Published by Footy Extras on November 5, 2021 | Permalink

Liverpool get boost in their long-running pursuit of Leicester City man

Liverpool’s summer transfer market saw them linked with multiple high-class midfielders around Europe.

The departure of Georginio Wijnaldum on a free transfer to the Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain led to unavoidable rumours of who could replace the Netherlands international.

In the end, manager Jurgen Klopp opted not to sign a new player in the middle of the pitch, with centre-half Ibrahima Konate the only senior team addition.

One player who was linked with a transfer to Anfield during the summer was Leicester City’s Youri Tielemans.

The Foxes player, who bagged the winning goal versus Chelsea in last term’s FA Cup final, was rumoured to be a Reds target in the summer.

Youri remained at the King Power Stadium outfit and Brendan Rodgers’ side are thought to be interested in handing the 24-year-old a new deal.

However, fresh reports in 90min state that Tielemans has snubbed the latest contract proposal from the club, further fuelling rumours that he could quit the Foxes in the near future.

The Belgium international’s existing contract expires in June 2023, so it’s naturally no surprise that they will want one of their key players to be tied down to a longer contract.

Published by Footy Extras on October 22, 2021 | Permalink

Man Utd given fresh hope in their bid to land ex-Monaco captain

Manchester United have allegedly been given a huge transfer boost in the race to land Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans.

The club have issues in the middle of the pitch at the moment, and things could get even worse next year as Paul Pogba is approaching the end of his deal, with little sign of an extension being imminent.

If the Frenchman does move on, the Red Devils will surely need to sign another player for that important role, and Youri could be ideal after his stunning form for the Foxes in recent times.

According to 90min, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are one of a host of top clubs eyeing the Belgian’s situation after he turned down a recent contract proposal from the management.

Supporters will surely hope United can pounce for Tielemans amid doubts over Paul’s future, but it will not be easy as Liverpool and Chelsea are also among the 24-year-old’s potential buyers, according to 90min.

Elsewhere, the former Inter Milan, Chelsea and Juventus chief Antonio Conte would be prepared to replace the current head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Manchester United manager if the Norwegian tactician is sacked, it has been reported.

Published by Footy Extras on October 22, 2021 | Permalink

UCL giants enter the fray for Belgium international linked with Man Utd

Barcelona are interested in Manchester United midfield target Youri Tielemans but can not afford Leicester City’s £46 million asking price.

According to reports, the Spanish side have been keeping tabs on the Belgium star and have been impressed by his recent showings.

The 24-year-old has played every minute of the Foxes’ Premier League campaign so far this term and was outstanding in the club’s 4-2 victory over the Red Devils on Saturday.

The Belgian signed for the club for £40m in 2019 after a successful loan stint from Monaco and has since missed only one division game for the club in over two campaigns.

It is stated Barca see Youri as exactly the kind of star they need to toughen up their midfield, as well as being huge admirers of Tielemans’ passing ability and technique on the ball.

The only way they could feasibly land the player would be on a free transfer, but his contract does not expire until summer 2023.

And with wealthier clubs like Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side also interested, it seems unlikely that the Foxes will allow the player to leave for nothing when they could cash in.

They are reportedly locked in contract talks with Tielemans and are making every effort to convince the Belgian to stay at the King Power Stadium.

Published by Footy Extras on October 21, 2021 | Permalink

Liverpool backed to sign former Monaco and Anderlecht talent

Paul Robinson has claimed Leicester City’s Youri Tielemans “fits the bill” for Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool after the Belgian star opened the door on a move.

Speaking to Football Insider, the former England and Tottenham number one said the Anfield side need to sign a central midfielder in 2022 after Georginio Wijnaldum left for the Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain in the summer.

Speaking to Sky Sports, the 24-year-old revealed he’s “keeping his options open” as Youri negotiates the terms of a new deal at the King Power Stadium. The midfielder has two years on his existing contract with the Foxes.

Belgian outlet Het Nieuwsblad claimed in the spring that Jurgen Klopp had placed Youri on a shortlist of possible replacements for the Dutchman.

When quizzed if a move could materialise next year, Robinson said: “It’s a position that Liverpool are light in. They need reinforcements in that area. They really miss Wijnaldum.

“It is an area they could do with an extra body and Tielemans would absolutely fit that bill. He’s a top-class player.

“It will be interesting to see what Liverpool do because they did not spend heavily in the summer. It’s going to be an interesting January window for Liverpool.”

Published by Footy Extras on September 27, 2021 | Permalink

Liverpool backed to sign former Monaco and Anderlecht prodigy

Paul Robinson has claimed Leicester City’s Youri Tielemans “fits the bill” for Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool after the Belgian star opened the door on a move.

Speaking to Football Insider, the former England and Tottenham number one said the Anfield side need to sign a central midfielder in 2022 after Georginio Wijnaldum left for the Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain in the summer.

Speaking to Sky Sports, the 24-year-old revealed he’s “keeping his options open” as Youri negotiates the terms of a new deal at the King Power Stadium. The midfielder has two years on his existing contract with the Foxes.

Belgian outlet Het Nieuwsblad claimed in the spring that Jurgen Klopp had placed Youri on a shortlist of possible replacements for the Dutchman.

When quizzed if a move could materialise next year, Robinson said: “It’s a position that Liverpool are light in. They need reinforcements in that area. They really miss Wijnaldum.

“It is an area they could do with an extra body and Tielemans would absolutely fit that bill. He’s a top-class player.

“It will be interesting to see what Liverpool do because they did not spend heavily in the summer. It’s going to be an interesting January window for Liverpool.”

Published by Footy Extras on September 22, 2021 | Permalink

Man Utd in three-club battle to sign 24-year-old Premier League star

Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans is drawing interest from Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid, while the Foxes are desperate to tie the Belgian down to a long-term deal at the King Power stadium.

The 24-year-old has become an important figure at the heart of Brendan Rodgers’ side, netting the winning goal in their FA Cup final win over Chelsea last season, and claiming the award of the club’s Player of the Season.

Fabrizio Romano states that another trio of European heavyweights are hoping to land Youri next year, with the Red Devils, Los Blancos and Blaugrana all strong admirers of the player.

90min has previously claimed that Leicester City have been confident since June of persuading the star to commit his future to them with a long-term contract.

Discussions began earlier this year but were shelved until after UEFA Euro 2020 after failing to reach a full agreement before the tournament.

They could yet face a major battle to retain his services next summer, with some of the continent’s biggest clubs ready to have another crack at luring the midfielder away.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are in need of a midfielder and were mentioned with Eduardo Camavinga, Ruben Neves and Yves Bissouma during the summer.

West Ham’s Declan Rice has also been a long-term target for United, but Tielemans has also been linked with the 20-time English champions in the past as well.

Published by Footy Extras on September 10, 2021 | Permalink

Man Utd renew interest in one of Leicester City key players

Manchester United are reportedly eyeing up a move for Leicester City star Youri Tielemans.

The 24-year-old midfielder is being eyed as a possible replacement for Paul Pogba should the Frenchman depart.

According to Utd Report, the Belgian is one to watch for the future for the 20-time English champions.

He scored a brilliant goal in May’s FA Cup final and has been an important player for the Foxes since joining in 2019.

United were touted with an interest in Youri before he signed for the Foxes.

And the interest has been maintained with United and Liverpool linked to him during the summer transfer window.

Brendan Rodgers’ side hope to tie him down to a fresh deal to deter that interest.

And the club will likely drive a hard bargain to let their prized asset leave, having signed the youngster for a club-record £40 million fee.

But if Pogba quits United will be in desperate need of a player in the midfield.

Real Madrid are understood to be eyeing Pogba on a free contract next year, when his contract expires.

The Spanish outfit offloaded a number of players this summer and cut their hefty wage bill in preparation for big-name acquisitions next season.

Published by Footy Extras on September 9, 2021 | Permalink

Liverpool urged to snare £40m Leicester City recruit by former midfielder

The Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp has written in The Daily Mail that he’d love Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool to land Youri Tielemans from Leicester City.

He believes that Jurgen Klopp’s side have a good midfield department. However, Jamie has said that he would to see his former club bring Belgium international Tielemans to Anfield.

The former Liverpool man wrote in The Daily Mail: “I’m surprised they didn’t bolster their midfield this summer though. James Milner is like Peter Pan, the way he never ages, and we hope Jordan Henderson stays healthy.

“Then there’s Fabinho and Thiago. But I would have loved to see someone like Youri Tielemans snapped up.”

Youri has actually been linked with a transfer to Liverpool in the summer transfer market.

Het Nieuwsblad reported two months ago that the Reds want to snap up the 24-year-old as a replacement for Georginio Wijnaldum.

The new Premier League campaign has already started, and it’s really hard to see the Foxes let go of one of their key men now.

Boss Brendan Rodgers will want to keep all of his star players in the team and won’t want to sell Tielemans at all.

They paid AS Monaco £40 million to land Tielemans on a permanent contract in the summer transfer market of 2019, according to The Guardian.

The midfielder has netted 12 goals in 88 appearances in the English top-flight so far in his professional career.

Published by Footy Extras on August 22, 2021 | Permalink

Arsenal urged to bolster midfield by landing impressive Leicester City duo

Martin Keown thinks Arsenal should be looking to land Wilfred Ndidi or Youri Tielemans ahead of their Leicester City teammate James Maddison.

Manager Mikel Arteta is eager to bring in Maddison this summer but the Foxes are under no pressure to cash in on one of their prized assets.

With the playmaker’s stock high after an impressive 2020-21 season, it is thought an offer of at least £70 million would be needed to even think about doing business.

Arsenal’s campaign started in abysmal fashion last week, losing 2-0 to newcomers Brentford.

Based on Friday night’s evidence, Arsenal legend Martin Keown says Arteta should be focusing on signing a player who can provide some much needed ‘steel’ to the Gunners midfield, rather than focusing on attacking zones.

And he named Belgium international Tielemans, mentioned with a move to Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool this summer, as one option, along with Foxes star Ndidi.

‘The missing ingredient for Arsenal tonight was steel so I’m not sure Maddison is the player we should be going for,’ Martin told Stadium Astro.

‘If I am going to Leicester, I’m going for Tielemans or Ndidi, I’m not going for Maddison because Arsenal need that type of player first.’

Published by Footy Extras on August 18, 2021 | Permalink

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