Youri Tielemans could be available for just £25 million

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Youri Tielemans has hurt Manchester United twice in recent matches against Leicester, scoring in 3-1 and 4-2 wins over the Red Devils over the past 12 months.

Now ahead of United’s upcoming match against Leicester on Saturday, Tielemans’ future is becoming a hot topic.

The midfielder’s contract situation has not changed. Tielemans has no intention of re-signing with Leicester and will become a free agent in 2023, meaning the club likely need to cash in this summer – although they could gamble and wait until after the World Cup.

The Telegraph report Leicester are more willing to do a deal this summer, as they could use the cash to put towards their own transfer targets to shape next season’s squad.

The report states Leicester are open to selling Tielemans for as little as £25 million.

£25 million is a bargain

Leicester paid a club record £40 million fee to sign Tielemans, The Guardian reported, after a successful loan from Monaco.

He has gone onto win the FA Cup with the Foxes, scoring the winner in the final against Chelsea, after netting against United in the quarters.

In a recent interview with Five, Fabrizio Romano said United would be interested if Paul Pogba leaves, which looks likely, and claimed Leicester were demanding upwards of £50 million for Tielemans last summer.

Tielemans has scored seven goals this season for Leicester, and has 24 in total for the club since joining, plus 22 assists.

Still only 24-years-old, Tielemans has 49 international caps for Belgium and four goals.

The Star reported in February that Tielemans was a top target for United, but claimed he could still cost around £40 million.

This latest report makes it even more tempting for United to strike a deal for the midfielder, who would be an ideal replacement for Paul Pogba.

Any decision will lie with the new boss, and there will likely be plenty of competition for Tielemans’ signature at the bargain price on offer. It might require Champions League qualification on United’s part to win the race.