Leicester are interested in signing AS Monaco midfielder Youri Tielemans in a deal worth over £20m.
The Belgian has endured a difficult campaign at the Stade Louis II along with his teammates, with the Principality side currently second-bottom in Ligue 1 at past the halfway stage of the season.
Despite his inconsistent performances this season, journalist Dominic King reports that the Premier League side are showing 'significant interest' in signing the 21-year-old this month.
He adds that Tielemans would likely fetch over £20m in any potential deal, with the midfielder originally joining Monaco in 2017 in a €25m deal.
Youri Tielemans lost the ball 34 times for Monaco vs Guingamp tonight. Unimaginable. (Opta/FF)
The Belgian made his debut for Anderlecht in July 2013 in the first game of the Belgian Pro League season, which made him the fourth youngest player in the competition's history.
His impressive performances led to him being named the Belgian Young Player of the Year in each of his first two seasons, before being named Belgian Professional Footballer of the Year in the 2016/17 campaign.
After signing a five-year deal with Monaco, Tielemans struggled to adjust to Ligue 1 football and came under heavy criticism for his lacklustre displays.
# sounds perfect for pule
Can't pass forward, can't tackle
Can't play in French league and has no chance of adjusting to The Premier league.
The big question
Can rudkin get him for £20 million with £10 million of add ons for 5 appearances and tempt him with £75k a week 4 year deal
Sound a perfect match for us 🥴🤦♀️
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posted on 26/1/19
Quality player. Would be a great signing for Leicester.
posted on 26/1/19
He sounds like a good gamble certainly cost wise, if he did needs moving on in 2 yrs the club wouldn't lose much money,
And he could potentially be very good
posted on 26/1/19
He’s an excellent player in a shiiiit team. So Leicester should be a good fit for him
posted on 26/1/19
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pF5T0H45Mqg
This is a good video of his capabilities. Have a look at some from his time at Anderlecht as well. He’s got everything really - a brilliant right foot, an eye for goal, excellent passing range and importantly - he’s a superb penalty taker.
He’s had a disappointing time at Monaco which is why he’s so cheap at the minute - but Monaco are an absolute mess and everyone is playing like Leicester under Ranieri in the second season
posted on 26/1/19
He’s got great potential.
..... according to FIFA 19
posted on 26/1/19
Don’t make me post his football manager stats.....
posted on 26/1/19
He'll do for me! Looks a class act.
posted on 26/1/19
He looks ok, decent.
City also recently linked with Jarrod Bowen (Hull City) & Bradley Dack (Blackburn Rovers). All different midfielders.
posted on 27/1/19
He passes the ball forwards not sideways or backwards so it's a no from Claude.
posted on 27/1/19
comment by Rightsideoverhere (U3337)
posted 15 minutes ago
He passes the ball forwards not sideways or backwards so it's a no from Claude.
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I reckon you're wrong with that assumption, he's a perfect fit for Claude's methods.
Just don't expect him to play for the first team, he'd be loaned out or limited to U23 matches and occasional forays on to the bench where he'd be an unused sub. After a year of this frustration getting a move elsewhere where he'd realise his true potential.