Tottenham 'definitely have interest' in bringing £25m star to Hotspur Way

Tottenham Hotspur ‘definitely have an interest’ in Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans this summer, according to journalist Dean Jones.

Spurs are believed to be in the market for a new central midfielder and could turn to the 25-year-old who is expected to be available in a cut-price deal due to his contract situation.

Tielemans’ existing deal is due to expire in June 2023 and he’s not expected to put pen to paper on fresh terms at Leicester, meaning an imminent exit is firmly on the cards.

According to The Times, Tottenham have an interest in the Belgium international, while their local rivals Arsenal are also said to be eager to prise him away from the King Power Stadium.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano recently provided an update on Tielemans’ situation, stating that the Gunners are ‘still interested’ despite a deal not being imminent.

Romano also revealed that two other clubs are ‘also in the race’ for the creative talent who is definitely leaving Leicester, yet Spurs may have to make a move sooner rather than later.

That’s because The Telegraph claim that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is pushing for club chiefs to make an opening bid worth £25m for Tielemans in order to test the Foxes’ resolve.

Tottenham are believed to have made academy graduate Harry Winks available for £25m after slipping down Antonio Conte’s pecking order at Hotspur Way.

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And Jones has confirmed that Tielemans is on the capital club’s radar as they search for replacements but insists it ‘wouldn’t be the end of the world’ if they miss out on his signature.

He told GiveMeSport: “Youri Tielemans’ future is up in the air too. He’s got a few clubs interested.