Chelsea and Manchester United are reportedly ready to battle Arsenal in pursuit of Youri Tielemans in January, with his contract expiring in the summer.
According to Fichajes, Chelsea and Manchesdter United are among the clubs chasing Arsenal target Youri Tielemans. The Belgian international is out of contract in the summer, and top clubs remain keen to sign him in January in a cut-price move.
Youri Tielemans remains a coveted name for top clubs across the continent as the January transfer window inches closer. The Belgian midfielder is set to end his time at Leicester City when his contract expires in 2023. How he remained at Leicester City beyond last summer is quite baffling, but Tielemans is now ready to move on.
The Foxes attempted to extend his deal, only to understand the Belgian was not prepared to commit any further. Rumours suggested he could extend his contract by another season to help Leicester protect his valuation.
But Tielemans is now ready to leave on a free transfer next summer. A move could materialise in the January market. Clubs will be eager to bring him on board on a cut-price move. Leicester are not in a position to challenge for honours or even be in the running for European places. Hence, from a financial point of view, they might be open to a deal in January.
Tielemans is keen on moving to Arsenal, who have chased him since last January. They decided against a bid after understanding Leicester’s high asking price through intermediaries.
As Arsenal reportedly ponder a January move, they are now joined by Premier League rivals Chelsea and Manchester United. Both clubs are keen to reinforce in the next window and would opt for a high-profile option like the Belgian midfielder.
Chelsea are open to adding key players in the window. Todd Boehly is eager to continue with the project started last summer. Not that Chelsea worry about finances, but if the midfielder is open to joining them, he will be a good inclusion in Graham Potter’s side.
Manchester United are also available to add reinforcements in January. Erik ten Hag wants continuity and bring some names to strengthen the Red Devils’ cause. Manchester United are currently in the running for a top-four race, and players like Tielemans can help push them a bit further.
Arsenal are the favourites to sign the Belgian midfielder. But things could get complicated with the reported entry of Chelsea and Manchester United.
