Leicester new boy Youri Tielemans urged his agent to give up on a move to Manchester United .
The Belgian midfielder completed his £40m move to the King Power earlier this week after an impressive loan spell last season.
Manchester United and Arsenal had both been interested in Tielemans but he favoured a return to Leicester under Brendan Rodgers.
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is on the lookout for new options in midfield after Ander Herrera's departure, while Paul Pogba is also considering his future.
Tielemans' agent is believed to have been waiting to see what happened with Pogba before agreeing a transfer before the player intervened.
Sky Sports reporter Rob Dorsett said: "I understand he gave up the chance of a possible move to Manchester United.
“He told his agent he wants to sign for Leicester now rather than wait until the end of the window and see whether United came in for him.
“His agent was keen to wait in case bigger clubs came in for him.
“In particular, he was waiting to see whether Paul Pogba left United for Juventus of Real Madrid because there have been reports saying United would come in for Tielemans if he left.
“But it was Tielemans who said he wanted to get this over the line now and move to Leicester. He’d been convinced by Brendan Rodgers about the ambition of the club.”
Manchester United are interested in Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff this summer as Solskjaer continues his strategy of signing young players.
A central defender is also a priority for the United boss and they could reignite their interest in Tielemans' teammate at Leicester, Harry Maguire.
newelmnuy
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how far is manunited gone with Maguire's transfer?
luhceiknpt
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This OGS is a freakin’ joke. He is an a slicker with no backbone. Woodward is shafting him and ogs is not smart enough to see it. Next ➡️
Woodward is signing player. OGS can't do anything. he will be sacked if he interfered woodward
luhceiknpt
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yes man united was bigger before but now good players no one want to sign for Man united.Man united is small team now who will struggle to fight for relegation this season
we have to see 4,5 games first. then we knew. this accusation is like talking about the team of 90s that use all young player and the pundit embarass after the team win the title that season with young player.
Susabks
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sometimes some players knows their level and what they're capable of. if he feels man utd was bigger than him,then he's in a right place at Leicester
yes man united was bigger before but now good players no one want to sign for Man united.Man united is small team now who will struggle to fight for relegation this season
Ziobcruz
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this players Pogba,Lukaku,Martial, and Rashford at united will get OLE sack.so Ole better sign players that can play for the club and you.will urge Ole sign Maguire or Tobby or both, Ben Yedder,Bruno,Savic and Perisic
you're racist.
ziebkluz
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sometimes some players knows their level and what they're capable of. if he feels man utd was bigger than him,then he's in a right place at Leicester
hajri
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1st : DEFENDLY 2ND : OFFESIVE FORMATION
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hajri
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1st : DEFENDLY 2ND : OFFESIVE FORMATION
Vaaaben
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we have been cautious in transfer market as the prices are escalated but I am sure we will sign at least 3 players before the windows closes & sell pogba & Lukaku. I am dead sure gea will too sign an improved contract soon. GGMU
Nat82
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100M for summer transfer is now 35 left with WB and DJ there is a Potential 250M in Lukaku and Pogba should he sell them to Milan Juve or Madrid respectively. Statistically OGS has 300M left after buying DJ and WB gross net of 300M dependent on transfer market.. mess
nubcdkntyz
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Get out that FAGG HEAD WOODWARD! then the coach will get the players he wants
nubcdkntyz
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Glazzers should get rid of that FAGG Head Woodward ASAP all he's doing holding back on the money on the players the coach wants
nubcdkntyz
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ole is not an experience manager, so no one want to work under him....I don't think man utd would rise under him..
That fagg knows nothing about the football business at the club the Glazzer family should get rid of him ASAP
Yindikrtu
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my surprise always for Manchester United in recruiting better players who are capable and ready mate like Real Madrid fc who are doing the right thing at the right time by solving their major problems interm of guality and world class players like Hazard, jovic, militou.
Zakmsuy
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this players Pogba,Lukaku,Martial, and Rashford at united will get OLE sack.so Ole better sign players that can play for the club and you.will urge Ole sign Maguire or Tobby or both, Ben Yedder,Bruno,Savic and Perisic
You are a good United follower, you are very correct & I really appreciate your brain. This forward line is very weak & inconsistent, arrogant but always crave for more money. Martial is overhyped, Lingard is a school boy, Rashford can't control his speed always ahead of ball, Lukaku one legged striker & very heavy to move even if he get the ball he never decide what to do with ball before wise defenders get the ball of him, except his muscle & that's no football.
nozdmnost
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united players will convince Ole by pre season matches.they will perform well and fail at the league.the boys perform well during pre season matches
nozdmnost
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this players Pogba,Lukaku,Martial, and Rashford at united will get OLE sack.so Ole better sign players that can play for the club and you.will urge Ole sign Maguire or Tobby or both, Ben Yedder,Bruno,Savic and Perisic
j2728
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ah ok, wasn't sure he was the kind of player we needed anyway..we have enough of that type here already (as in overjoyed and overrated)...sooo..good on you leicester for getting your man
Dibbdiltu
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ole is not an experience manager, so no one want to work under him....I don't think man utd would rise under him..
it's not his fault .. ed is the one who doing the business !!! that MFUCKER I really hope he will die soon .
jayadelmu
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ole is not an experience manager, so no one want to work under him....I don't think man utd would rise under him..
widablnp
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Hmmm ooo United' will you fucking buy Bruno Fernandez for us for God Sake
hebabckmop
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Manu's problem is not only the midfield and are defence too.Mr Oly dont you see that
hebabckmop
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Mr Ole are you not thinking of are defence we need talented defender.we going no where with that defence and no keeper is good enough with a bad defence.really feel pity for De Gea next season with that flop defence and then he will be criticised again
hebabckmop
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Really Manu board them all jokes big team like MANU,is always a flop in signing players.next season we are going from the freing pan to the fair.Really shameless Board
dutaemo
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bruno??
DaMhztourage
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Because Utd is having a transitional problems after the exit Sir Alex Ferguson, every player now see himself as target for struggling Man Utd , with all due respect to Tielemans , he's a talented young prospect , but under SAF , he may not find a place in Utd's first team .
Totbdemnrz
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best
cahcelp
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plz and plz sign Bruno Fernandez
fezloptuy
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we need him quickly he is a very creative player. l can't wait to see Bruno playing for utd.
Jezaceorty
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we need Bruno Fernandez
LarryMcintosh
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to honest Bruno is mush better
Meshybaba247
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I still wonder many of you believes this Anti-Manchester United writer. She always writing articles against Manchester United. He is one of those bloggers whom want to destroyed Manchester United.
Bioackmoy
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I'm very upset with Ole now.He's not good in selecting players
Museimuz
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wait and see solkjaer sack in 2020
U r mad
29356899(deleted)
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This OGS is a freakin’ joke. He is an a slicker with no backbone. Woodward is shafting him and ogs is not smart enough to see it. Next ➡️
yobbcknruz
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plz how about Bruno fenandes
Fepbdimps
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It's a shame..to us Manchester United our top priority targets have never been young superstars who are hungry and want to join the team... We always want to rely on egocentric maniacs who bring shame to the badge and force them to stay..... We lost a top talent here for what?? Lingard? Pogba? Hmmmm the season looks terrible even before kick off
survivagh133
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Good for your future
Hipadelnsz
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wait and see solkjaer sack in 2020
Attah Vincent
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he signed for Leicester because he doesn't want to be in the doomed team (Manchester United) [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Lapabeinz
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stay there for 15 years with out trophy
A_Y
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Good move. Leicester will be doing better than manshitter united next season.
you wish HATER!!!
A_Y
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The Mirror is always negative about man utd
bewcnp
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Good move. Leicester will be doing better than manshitter united next season.