MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly joined Arsenal in the hunt for Youri Tielemans.
The Times claims Leicester’s midfield star, 25, is “of interest” to Erik ten Hag this summer.
And Tielemans features on a shortlist of playmakers the Dutchman is interested in signing.
The Belgium international has been a long-term target for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.
But the Gunners now risk seeing their move hijacked – just like Chelsea have done with Leeds’ Raphinha.
United are first expected to clinch a £74million deal for Barcelona ace Frenkie de Jong.
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But there are concerns over efforts to sign Christian Eriksen on a free transfer.
Reports claim the ex-Tottenham star is leaning towards staying at Brentford.
And that could open the door for United to pounce for Tielemans,
The ace scored six goals and bagged four assists in 32 Premier League outings last term.
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And Tielemans would be a worthy replacement for Juventus-bound Paul Pogba.
He could even be available for a cut-price fee after entering the final year of his contract.
That’s despite costing £32million when he joined Leicester permanently in 2019 following a loan spell.
But the Foxes already have a long-term replacement in local hero Kieran Dewsbury-Hall, who penned a new five-year deal last week.
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