Fabrizio Romano says Leicester star Tielemans will leave '100%' this summer, and that Tottenham are one of 'five or six clubs' cmpeting to sign him.
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Fabrizio Romano has told his Here We Go podcast that Youri Tielemans will definitely leave Leicester this summer, and Tottenham are interested. But, Spurs are not alone, fighting five or six others for the Belgian’s signature.
Tielemans, 24, has reignited his career at Leicester since joining the club initially on loan in January 2019 from Monaco – before joining permanently for around £40million. He has since clocked up 149 games for the Foxes.
Give Me Sport reported last week that Tottenham will pursue a deal for Tielemans if they finish in fourth, qualifying for the Champions League. It is believed Leicester will be willing to do business in the £30million region.
Now, Romano has provided an update of his own. He states that Tielemans will “100%” leave Leicester this summer, and that Tottenham are interested. However, no talks have taken place, and Spurs have plenty of competition.
“Back in January, February, we said Tielemans will leave Leicester. Tielemans is going to leave Leicester at the end of the season, 100%. Many clubs interested, Tottenham included, but still nothing close,” Romano said.
“They are not negotiating with Leicester or Tielemans at the moment. They are exploring, but it is important to know if they are in the Champions League. He is on Tottenham’s radar, but five or six clubs are competing.”
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Obviously, finishing in the Champions League places goes a long way to convincing the 49-time Belgium international over a move to North London. But Spurs have the manager, the facilities, the squad to tempt him.
Spurs do have options in midfield. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Rodrigo Bentancur have struck up a solid partnership, but it perhaps lacks a bit of attacking invention. Tielemans can do that, from deep.
For £30million, he is a bargain and something Tottenham must do all they can to get over the line in the coming weeks and months.