According to Jeunes Footeux, Leicester are eyeing a move for Donny van de Beek as a replacement for Arsenal and Newcastle target Youri Tielemans.
Leicester prepare replacement for Arsenal & Newcastle target
Well, the Belgium international’s contract at the King Power Stadium expires in July, and it seems Brendan Rodgers has already taken steps to replace him.
Jeunes Footeux believe Leicester are plotting a January loan move for Van de Beek after he was deemed surplus to requirements at Manchester United, with a €15m (£13m) option to buy hopefully written into the deal.
It comes after a separate story from Jeunes Footeux claimed that Newcastle are seriously considering a bid for Tielemans in a cut-price deal, before he becomes a free agent in the summer.
Elsewhere, it was the Daily Mail who revealed that Arsenal want to sign the 25-year-old.
So far this season, the Belgian has scored one goal and provided one assist in eight Premier League appearances.
In terms of Van de Beek, the Netherlands international has played just 19 minutes of Premier League football under Erik ten Hag this term.
Leicester update is good news for Arsenal & Newcastle
In our view, Leicester eyeing a move for the Dutchman should be considered good news for the Gunners and the Magpies.
The fact Rodgers is searching for replacements, rather than focusing his energy on tying Tielemans down to a new contract, suggests the Northern Irishman is resigned to losing his No.8 – either in January, or in the summer.
Therefore, Mikel Arteta and Eddie Howe should be paying close attention to Van de Beek’s situation, as a move to the Midlands in January would suggest Tielemans is free to leave six months early.
Keep an eye on this situation going into January, as there could be some activity involving the three Premier League sides under the spotlight.
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