“From What I Hear…” Ben Jacobs Hints That United Could Make Shock Move For 58 Cap International Before Deadline Day

“From What I Hear…” Ben Jacobs Hints That United Could Make Shock Move For 58 Cap International Before Deadline Day

Manchester United may consider making a late approach for Leicester’s Youri Tielemans before the January transfer window closes, according to CBS Sports reporter Ben Jacobs.

There has been some speculation that manager Erik ten Hag is looking at recruiting another forward ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, but Jacobs believes a midfielder like Tielemans may also be on the club’s radar:

“I think we shouldn’t only be referring to a late Manchester United movement in terms of strikers. From what I hear it’s more creative-minded players that can either get box-to-box from attacking midfield, or in central areas, or are a little more versatile across the front areas. Therefore, keep an eye on a player like Youri Tielemans, who will be available on a free transfer in the summer.”


“I’m still waiting to see if a Manchester United, less likely a Newcastle, possibly an Arsenal, choose to speed up the strategy on Tielemans, and, due to need, put something down. I guarantee you, as soon as anyone puts an offer down for Tielemans, other clubs will have their heads turned and Manchester United are ones to watch in that capacity.”

Tielemans has less than six months remaining on his current deal at the Foxes and he can already sign a pre-contract agreement with a foreign club if he so wishes.

However, it appears the Belgian, who has been capped 58 times by his country, is likelier to remain in the Premier League.

Arsenal have been consistently linked with Tielemans over the last twelve months but the Gunners have seemingly cooled their interest. It means United could swoop in and sign the 25-year-old this month for what could well be a relatively low fee.

David Tully

David Tully

David has worked as a football reporter for the last fifteen years. Having started as an intern at Snack Media, he then went on to become a freelancer, working on various different sites. At the start of 2023, he took up his current role as content writer for National World's Football News Network.