Tielemans’ move to Manchester United may become attractive if they qualify for Champions League.
Manchester United are planning for the upcoming summer transfer window and they could see Leicester City star Youri Tielemans become a ‘real option’ in the transfer market, CBS reporter Ben Jacobs has told GiveMeSport.
Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag bolstered his options by completing the loan signings of Jack Butland, Wout Weghorst, and Marcel Sabitzer during the January window, but there will be another opportunity to freshen up the squad in the summer.
As per the reports of Sky Sports, Manchester United discussed the possibility of signing Tielemans during the final hours of the winter window.
Manchester United were not the only side who mulled over whether to strike a late deal for Tielemans as Arsenal, who are long-term admirers, considered heading to the negotiating table.
Transfer insider Dean Jones recently spoke to GiveMeSport that Red Devils would find it difficult to come to an agreement with the Foxes over Tielemans during the final stages of the January window.
Jacobs believes Tielemans’ head could be turned and a move to Manchester United may become attractive if they qualify for the Champions League.
Jacobs told GiveMeSport: “I think that Tielemans was was not too sold on Manchester United under previous managers. But, with Erik ten Hag turning things around, if Manchester United qualify for the Champions League that could be a real option for them.
“If they lose a midfielder, they might feel like a box-to-box midfielder or an attacking midfielder, like Youri Tielemans, he could be the type of player that not only balances the books a little bit but can chip in with some goals and help add a little bit of control into central midfield. Manchester United and Arsenal are still two to watch.”
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