Leicester are also discussing the possibility of Adrien Silva moving to Monaco as part of a swap deal for Tielemans
Wednesday 30 January 2019 06:44, UK
Leicester’s talks with Monaco over a deal for midfielder Youri Tielemans are progressing well despite late interest from a number of Premier League clubs, Sky Sports News understands.
Leicester are hopeful a deal can be concluded for the Belgium international before the window closes on Thursday night but they are aware of interest from Arsenal, West Ham and Newcastle.
The Foxes want to sign the 21-year-old on loan until the end of the season with a view to a permanent move in the summer.
Leicester are also discussing the possibility of Adrien Silva moving to Monaco as part of a swap deal for Tielemans, according to Sky sources.
It is understood Leicester are reluctant to sign Tielemans without Silva going the other way, and Foxes boss Claude Puel admitted on Monday the two players have similar qualities.
Leicester have been monitoring Tielemans for some time and he is understood to be open to a move to the Premier League.
Tielemans joined Monaco from Anderlecht in the summer of 2017 and has gone on to make 65 appearances for the French side.
He has 19 caps for Belgium, and was part of the side that twice beat England on their way to finishing third in the 2018 World Cup.
