Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans.
The 25-year-old's contract at the King Power Stadium is due to expire at the end of June, and it appears increasingly unlikely that he will be penning a new deal with the Foxes.
A number of clubs, including Arsenal, Manchester United and Barcelona, are believed to be keen to sign the Belgium international on a free transfer ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.
According to Football Insider, there is also serious interest from Liverpool, with the Reds determined to boost their midfield options for next season.
The report claims that Jurgen Klopp's side view a deal for the Belgian as 'tremendous value', with Tielemans likely to be one of the most attractive free agents on the market this summer.
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The midfielder has again been an important player for Leicester during the 2022-23 campaign, featuring on 29 occasions in all competitions, scoring four goals and registering one assist in the process.
However, a disappointing season has left Brendan Rodgers's side down in 15th position in the Premier League table, just three points clear of the relegation zone.
Tielemans was not involved in Leicester's 1-0 loss at Southampton in the league on Saturday evening due to an ankle problem, which is likely to rule him out until after the upcoming international break.
The Belgian has been a vital player for the Foxes since his arrival from Monaco in 2019, representing the club 187 occasions, contributing 28 goals and 25 assists in the process.
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Rodgers recently addressed Tielemans future, with the Leicester boss remaining hopeful that an agreement could be reached before the end of the season.
"It has gone on for a while, but it's all based around the player, ultimately. His commitment is no less now to what it was when I first came in - if not even more. He's loved his time here and is still loving his time here," he said.
"I respect that he's in his last year, of course I want to tie him down. He's been a brilliant player for this club and is still at a great age. It's something that has to be right for all parties.
"Until I'm told he's not here, we work very well together. He's a coach's dream, with his professionalism and view of the game. Nothing changes for me in that aspect, we just continue to hopefully find a resolution to it and have him sign here. I think it's one where we want to do everything we can to convince him to stay."
Any move for Tielemans is unlikely to be related to Liverpool's interest in Jude Bellingham, with the Reds still said to be planning to pursue the Borussia Dortmund midfielder in the upcoming market.
Matt Law
