Leicester City learn fresh Youri Tielemans transfer problem as Tottenham 'explore' signing

Tottenham Hotspur are just one of "five or six" clubs competing to sign Leicester City star Youri Tielemans this summer.

Tielemans, who has scored six goals and contributed two assists in 25 Premier League appearances, is "100%" go to depart the King Power Stadium this summer, according to football transfers expert Fabrizio Romano.

The Belgian midfielder's contract expires in the summer of 2023 and he will enter the final 12 months of his current deal this summer but, according to Romano, City will sanction a Tielemans transfer this summer in order to avoid losing him on a free transfer next year.

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Several clubs have held an interest in Tielemans thanks to the situation Brendan Rodgers finds himself in, with Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Manchester United and Italian giants Juventus all understood to be keeping a close eye; however, it seems that a move to Spurs may only happen if the North London club finish in a Champions League spot.

Speaking on the Here We Go podcast, Fabrizio Romano said of the situation: "Back in January, February, we said Tielemans will leave Leicester. Tielemans is going to leave Leicester at the end of the season, 100%. Many clubs interested, Tottenham included, but still nothing close.

"They are not negotiating with Leicester or Tielemans at the moment. They are exploring, but it is important to know if they are in the Champions League. He is on Tottenham’s radar, but five or six clubs are competing.”

Earlier in April, West Ham were tipped to sign Foxes midfielder Tielemans despite interest from higher-ranked clubs.