Jose Mourinho set to raid relegation-threatened Leicester City for midfielder this summer

Jose Mourinho set to raid relegation-threatened Leicester City for midfielder this summer

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 19:06 - 21.05.2023

Leicester City are reportedly resigned to losing Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans at the end of the season after he turned down the chance to sign a new deal.

Youri Tielemans is coming to the end of his four-year deal with Leicester City, having joined them on a permanent deal in July 2019 as one of the most highly-rated young midfielders in Europe. 

Mourinho keen on Leicester's Tielemans

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He went on to make over 190 appearances for Leicester, winning an FA Cup and Community Shield in that time.

Leicester are preparing for what could be a big squad change ahead of next season, with relegation from the Premier League now a serious possibility. 

Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans

According to Leicestershire Live, Jose Mourinho's AS Roma are the side who have shown the most interest in acquiring the gifted midfielder and they are expected to make a contract offer as soon as possible.

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