Newcastle United face Leicester on Sunday, and the Magpies will need to find a way of nullifying Foxes midfielder Youri Tielemans.
The Belgian is arguably Leicester’s best player, but he might not be at the King Power for much longer.
Tielemans could reportedly leave Leicester this summer, amid claims he won’t sign a contract extension with the club. His current deal expires in 2023, meaning Brendan Rodgers maybe forced to cash in at the end of the season.
According to the Telegraph, he could be available for just £25million.
That’s an incredibly cheap price for a player so good, and that figure will certainly interest Newcastle United. They’ve been linked with a summer move for the 24-year-old by 90min.
He’s a player Newcastle have been watching, with a report last year following the takeover stating they want to sign players of his calibre.
And they’ll get a chance this weekend to watch him up close and personal.
Strong performance from Youri Tielemans could convince Newcastle to make a move
While Newcastle will be hoping to make it five home wins in a row on Sunday, the recruitment team will no doubt have a close eye on Leicester’s number eight.
He’s the one who pulls the strings for the Foxes, and will no doubt be at the heart of Leicester’s performance should they get a result against Eddie Howe’s side.
If he performs well at St James’ Park, it could convince the Toon owners to launch a bid to sign him this summer.
But regardless, he would certainly fit in under Howe. Alongside Bruno Guimaraes, Tielemans could help take Newcastle to new heights.
Of course, it will be incredibly difficult to land a player like Tielemans – especially if his asking price is only £25million. Rodgers described him as ‘outstanding’ last year, and he couldn’t be more right.
Plenty of big clubs will be chasing his signature, and Newcastle will have a real battle on their hands to convince him to join the Toon.
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