Youri Tielemans gave up the chance of a possible move to Manchester United, and told his agent he wanted to sign for Leicester City now rather than delaying in case Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made a bid for him, Sky Sports News has learned.
Tielemans' agent was keen to wait on a Leicester deal in case bigger clubs came in with an offer for the Belgium midfielder.
His agent wanted to see what developed with Paul Pogba's future at Manchester United before committing Tielemans' future. A number of reports have suggested United were looking at the 22-year-old as a possible replacement for Pogba should the France international leave Old Trafford.
But it was Tielemans who decided he wanted to commit his future to Leicester, after being convinced of the club's ambition by manager Brendan Rodgers. He did not want to miss out on the squad's pre-season preparations in France, and so told his agent to get the deal done quickly.
Tielemans signed a four-year contract at the King Power Stadium on Monday.
Meanwhile, Manchester United have made an enquiry into signing Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina, Sky Sports News understands.
Lemina has been given permission to speak to other clubs by Southampton, having not been included on their pre-season training camp in Austria.
RedCaveDevil
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Because they’ll finish above United lol
xtgambler
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average player for average team
Duybeos
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Duybeos
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he 'll never at champions league in his life
LarryMcintosh
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Leicester is a good team. Would not be surprised if they knock utd or arsenal for 5th or 6th. Depending on how well chelsea does under lampard they could even push for 4th.
So by now you believe the cow jumped over the moon?
waaaiklpru
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Man United not serious want to get you. Good move man! Don’t wait because the possibility of Pogba leaving United is 50-50.
bepilnorty
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I don't blame him
yacbeips
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i am sure he wont get a second chance to choose
jezabdnpyz
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Nonsense! Tielemans Was Never Really Under United's Radar. The Player And His Agent Said That To Make Them Looked Important And Valuable When Linked With United.
jezabdnpyz
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The Media linked him to Manchester United...and the truth is United never had their their eyes on the young lad?
Yup. All Make Up News By The Player And His Agent In Order To Make Them Looked Important.
Loyal_Ben
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The Media linked him to Manchester United...and the truth is United never had their their eyes on the young lad?
criticism
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Nothing about that stat in and of itself says he's a consistent player.
shouldok
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I don’t know if Tielemans was incredible but he was definitely better than Mendy. It’s Ndidi’s job to sweep up.
Cooperer
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I thought he was pretty good at Leicester
DallasDK
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Good news for Leicester fans, he's a fantastic player
Barrette
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You'd put united below Arsenal or Chelsea this coming season?
BillClifelly
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Witsel is not as good going forward (though still decent) but he's great at defending
boycott
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They are idiots with very short memories. He may not be the best on the side of the pitch, but I would have him as DOF any time.
osmosiss
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Looking forward to seeing more brilliance from this man this season
prosperoa
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Great news for Leicester fans
Halifax
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which given that it looks like we didn't try for Tielemens I really hope we do
LoveHardy
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Not to mention the fact that he could actually be in a top 6 side at the end of the season.
Eddrew
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He could have 15-20 goals and 10-15 assists and people would still say he's a flop so I doubt he cares too much.
Jesseshain
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Absolute scenes if Leicester can do it twice in 5 years. I'm preparing the Thai orgy.
Obamake
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Not what I said was it, literally responding to someone else who said he wouldn't get game time..
posod
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If your owners won't let you spend the money, you can't afford to spend the money.
Halehale
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He was previously with us on loan, so it's a reasonable distinction to make in this case.
cookie111
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But his deal isn’t permanent and will likely never see the end of the contract lol
Teresalambert
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Leicester is a good team. Would not be surprised if they knock utd or arsenal for 5th or 6th. Depending on how well chelsea does under lampard they could even push for 4th.
DaMhztourage
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He has a mid table ambition, and afraid he can't meet Solskjaer's demand , Leicester City is good for him to developed more.
wauablmouy
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He is scared of competition
Veciklrst
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he knew he was going to be a bench warmer simple.
mwenza
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fake
boyblmps
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in simple defition he favoured trophyless than trophy
Jeycnopsuz
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good
loneavenger
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United were never serious in him that's the reason he went to Leicester...if we were serious like Maguire he would have chosen us
loneavenger
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No man utd fan needed him
he is a good player and we didn't go for him like Leicester did that's the truth.. Woodward have to be blamed for this
Edoo87
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United & Arsenal must fear for there places in big six after Mercato of Everton, Leicester city , & westham
kobidave01
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I pity man United. After the league starts they can't sign but other leagues can sign. I'm seeing pogba will betray united and sign for Madrid wen transfer window closes in England den united will be left frustrated
Kozabcoz
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No man utd fan needed him
Trash
ManUtdRed
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It's fake there's no way he rejected Man Utd for Leicester I think 'Mr Late Woodward' must have told them to wait for Pogba to leave if he wants to join United,And he said that he wants to be in pre season and that's why he preferred to join Leicester early than waiting for the whole month to sign Man Utd
tatbtuy
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No man utd fan needed him
Speak for yourself
mizbcdnr
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No man utd fan needed him