Man Utd enjoyed one of their greatest transfer windows in recent memory this summer. Raphael Varane was drafted in to provide a world-class partner to Harry Maguire, while the club’s year-long pursuit of Jadon Sancho finally crossed the line.
But it was the re-signing of Cristiano Ronaldo that has brought fans to a fever pitch. The Portuguese icon is expected to make his second debut on Saturday when Man Utd host Newcastle at Old Trafford.
Nevertheless, one area of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad that did not experience a change in central midfield despite many pundits believing it to be their weak link.
Roy Keane lambasted Fred after his dismal display against Southampton this season. After another sub-par outing versus Wolves, Keane declared the club’s weak midfield is where he believes Man Utd’s title challenge will fall.
One player who would remedy their midfield softness is Leicester talisman, Youri Tielemans.
The Belgian, 24, continues to take his game to new heights under the guidance of Brendan Rodgers. His superb FA Cup-winning strike against Chelsea capped off another outstanding season last year.
His efforts were duly rewarded when crowned both Leicester’s Player of the Season and the Players’ Player of the season.
According to trusted source Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd are weighing up a 2022 raid. The Italian namechecked Man Utd along with Real Madrid and Barcelona as those considering summer swoops next year.
Tielemans has entered the final two years of his contract and predictably, Leicester is determined to extend his stay. But if an agreement cannot be reached, The Foxes may seek to cash in to avoid losing him for free a year later.
Romano predicted a hotly-contested transfer scrap in 10 months, describing Tielemans’ future as “one to watch.” Romano noted that a Man Utd approach could hinge on the future of Paul Pogba. The French maverick is yet to pen fresh terms and is in the final year of his Old Trafford deal.