Manchester United target Youri Tielemans as alternative to Declan Rice or Kalvin Phillips – Paper Round

Man Utd’s plan… C? Manchester United are desperate to sign a “world-class midfielder” this summer and the Star reveals the Premier League stars on the club’s transfer shortlist. The Red Devils are keen on England duo Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips, who both impressed during last summer’s European Championships. However, United are worried that they will be outpriced in their pursuit of the £100 million-rated West Ham United star, while Phillips is set to sign a contract extension with his boyhood club.

Manchester United will turn their attention to Leicester City’s Youri Tielemans, who is keen to make the step up to a club competing in the Champions League. Ad/> /> Champions LeagueChelsea face absences as Lille trip requires full vaccination, UEFA refuses neutral venueAN HOUR AGO Paper Round’s view: It seems like Phillips will be staying at Elland Road – and it was unlikely that he would risk the wrath of the Leeds United faithful by joining their fierce rivals. Rice is being valued at around £100 million by West Ham, but the London club may be forced to negotiate the price if the 23-year-old pushes for a summer exit.

Tielemans would make sense – especially if Paul Pogba is leaving. However, the Belgium international wants to play Champions League football and it doesn’t look like United will be doing that next season. Despite this… it would still be tough to turn the Manchester club down and we all know that money talks too.