Newcastle could make 'lucrative offer' to £40m star at St James' Park

Newcastle United could make a “lucrative offer” to Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans this summer, believes journalist Pete O’Rourke.

There has been some talk about the Tyneside club potentially making a move for the Belgian, and O’Rourke is not ruling it out given the financial power they now possess.

According to CBS Sports’ Ben Jacobs, Newcastle could join the race to sign Tielemans this transfer window.

The 25-year-old is already thought to be a target for both Arsenal and Manchester United, though it was claimed last month that the former’s interest had cooled.

Tielemans, who joined Leicester permanently from AS Monaco for £40m back in 2019, has entered the final 12 months of his contract at the King Power Stadium.

It is a frustrating development for Brendan Rodgers, with Tielemans being such a key player for the team. In total, he made 50 appearances in all competitions for the Foxes last season, showing his value to his manager.

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Following their takeover last year, O’Rourke says Newcastle are in a position where they can afford to sign players like Tielemans and hand them big contracts.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, the journalist said: “They’ve obviously got the financial backing to go out there and sign the best players, and I’m sure they could make a lucrative offer to Tielemans if they do pursue a move for the Belgium international.

“That will be the way that they will try and persuade him to make the move to St James Park ahead of other clubs.”

He would be a massive one. As already mentioned, the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United are looking at Tielemans, while he is, of course, also a very good player.

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