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Youri Tielemans has offers, but a decision hasn't been made
AS Monaco signed Youri Tielemans with a lot of hope, but the Belgian failed to live up to their expectations. The midfielder did not impress at the Ligue 1 side, and they loaned him out to Leicester City in January.
At the Premier League side, he got his confidence back and has been in top form ever since. Now with the transfer window open, the Foxes are looking to sign him on a permanent deal.
However, they are not alone in the chase and reports suggest that at least 2 other Premier League sides are keen on signing him. Manchester United and Tottenham are the clubs linked so far while rumours of interest from La Liga and Bundesliga clubs are also going about.
Talking about his future, Tielemans said: “We'll see which club it will be. The only thing I can say is things are moving. A lot of clubs have shown interest. We will see in the next few weeks who it will be.”
Continuing to talk about the interest from Manchester United and Tottenham, the Belgian revealed that he was flattered by it. He added, “Yes [I am flattered by United and Spurs interest], they are really big teams in England and in Europe. To hear those names gives me confidence. I just try to play my game on the pitch and try my best.”
Leicester manager, Brendan Rodgers is confident that his side will do everything they can to get the Belgian back at the King Power Stadium. He said: “I'm sure the club [Leicester] will do everything they possibly can to bring him in.”
Reports suggest that the £21M signing in 2017 is set to cost over £40 million this summer.
Ryan Sessegnon rejects new contract at Fulham; keen on leaving
Ryan Sessegnon has reportedly rejected a new contract offer by Fulham. Sky Sports reports that the relegated side were keen on holding on to their starlet but the winger has rebuffed the deal offered to him.
The report also suggests that Manchester United are the front runners for his signature and have already made enquires. The Red Devils have already agreed a deal to sign a young right-winger, David James from Swansea today, and are now looking to strengthen the left-wing as well.
Apart from Manchester United, Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund have also been linked with the 19-year-old winger while a couple of other clubs are also keeping tabs on him. Sky Sports also report that Sessegnon is looking to join Spurs over the Red Devils this summer.
He is reportedly set to cost £45 million for any club to sign him.
Kevin de Bruyne on Eden Hazard to Real Madrid
Kevin de Bruyne has hinted that Eden Hazard's transfer to Chelsea might take a few more days to become official. The Manchester City star praised his Belgian teammate and said that the transfer was well earned.
Talking about the transfer, he said:
“I think he’s fine, there’s another 4 or 5 days [with Belgium] and then he’s done, on holiday. If something happens, I know for the next 4 or 5 days nothing will happen. Why would he? Why would everybody take the risk while everybody is looking at him to go to Spain? Afterwards, he’s got enough time to do what he has got to do with Chelsea and Madrid.”
“If you do well and these teams come for you, you have earned the right to play there otherwise these teams would not come after you, in that respect I think he earned his transfer. Will that mean that he will be there [Real Madrid]? I don’t know, that depends on Chelsea.’
“I think it [his chance of winning the Ballon d’Or] stays the same. In the world Madrid is maybe a little bigger name than Chelsea but at the end of the day if you play the way that he did this season in Chelsea or he plays the same at Madrid, for me it stays the same. People who vote for it maybe think differently but that’s my opinion.”
Harry Maguire rejects Manchester United for Manchester City
Manchester United have made a move for Harry Maguire but the defender wants to join Manchester City according to Daily Mail. The report claims that the Red Devils are keen on signing the centre-back again this summer after having their move for him rebuffed in the previous summer.
However, Maguire is not keen on joining them and reportedly wants to join Manchester City. The Premier League champions are looking to sign 2 centre-backs this summer as Vincent Kompany was recently released and Nicolas Otamendi looks set to join Atletico Madrid.
Leicester City are reportedly open to selling the Englishman but are looking for the same amount Southampton got for Virgil van Dijk – £75 million. City are desperate to sign him but are looking to negotiate a fee as per the report.
The defender was a part of the side that lost 3-1 to The Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League semi-final.
Real Madrid agree deal to sign Christian Eriksen
The biggest story of the day comes from Spain. A report there suggests that Real Madrid have made yet another breakthrough in their pursuit of top targets. Yesterday, widespread reports suggested that they had sealed the transfer of Eden Hazard and today, it's claimed that they have got Christian Eriksen too.
The Spanish giants are set for a squad overhaul this summer and are ready to spend big. They have already got hold of Eder Militao, and Luka Jovic while a move for Hazard and Mendy has also been agreed.
The report claims that Madrid will pay €113 million for the Tottenham star – €100 million straight up and €13 million in bonuses. Spurs were reluctant to sell but the Danish midfielder was looking for a new challenge and publically admitted that he was looking to leave the club.
