Conte eyeing Leicester midfielder Tielemans next summer

2022-10-19 12:54

Conte eyeing Leicester midfielder Tielemans next summer


Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte is considering a bid for Leicester City midfielder Yuri Tileman , 25, according to Italian sports journalist Gianluca DiMarzio. The possibility of Sri Lanka , and will make an introduction move in the January transfer window next summer as soon as possible.


Before the start of the Premier League this season, coach Conte was active in the summer transfer window and introduced as many as 7 players, which also allowed Tottenham to win 7, draw 2 and draw 1 in the Premier League this season. A strong position in the 3rd place in the Premier League.


However, one of them, Yves Bisuma, a 26-year-old midfielder from Brighton in the Premier League, has been underwhelming and does not seem to be attuned to the intensity of Spurs' squad, forcing Conte to consider signing in the upcoming transfer window. The next reliable midfielder.


Tilemans helped the team win the FA Cup and Community Shield last season, securing an eighth place in the Premier League table and winning Leicester City's Player of the Year .


He has also attracted the interest of many clubs this summer with his performance last season, but after the transfer window closed, no team has successfully brought him from Leicester City.


It is worth noting that Tilemans is known for his all-round midfield ability in both attack and defense. Tottenham coach Antonio Conte believes that Tilemans will be a good match for the Tottenham team's tactics and team prospects.


Leicester City intend to keep Tielemans in relegation crisis


However, after Leicester City's excellent record last season, the state of this season has taken a sharp turn for the worse. Currently, it ranks at the bottom of the Premier League with 1 win, 2 draws and 7 losses and is in deep crisis of relegation.


Although Tielemans will become a free agent next summer, based on Leicester City's dismal results this season, losing Tielemans at this time will definitely make things worse for the team. In the relegation battle, it is likely that they will do their best to keep the Belgian midfielder in the team.


Tottenham and Arsenal in transfer battle


In addition to facing Leicester City's reluctance to sell the player, Tottenham also needs to face a battle from Premier League rivals Arsenal. Although Arsenal failed to sign Tielemans from this summer, it is rumored that Arsenal's coach Mikel Arteta has included the Belgian midfielder in the introduction list this season.


It is reported that Tottenham will receive an emergency fund in the January transfer window next summer as part of the reinforcement plan. Whether it can successfully attract Tielemans to join this strong team at that time, it remains to be seen.