Monaco lead the chase for Anderlecht wonderkid Youri Tielemans with Chelsea and Liverpool also in the race
ANDERLECHT youngster Youri Tielemans could be on his way to AS Monaco in the summer, with the Ligue 1 side the latest club to join the race for his services.
Chelsea, Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Marseille are all thought to be keen on putting down an offer for the Belgian midfielder.
Getty Images Youri Tielemans has been one of the most hyped players in world football since he broke into Anderlecht’s first-team at 16[/caption]
Getty Images Chelsea are also thought to be making a move for the highly-rated Anderlecht midfielder[/caption]
Tielemans has caught the eye of leading clubs throughout Europe in recent months after scoring 18 goals and delivering 11 assists in 43 games.
The player has been one of the most hyped players in world football since he broke into Anderlecht’s first-team aged just 16.
It’s thought the 19-year old may be keen on a move to AS Monaco after watching young players like Kylian Mbappe, Thomas Lemar and Bernardo Silva all succeed at the Stade Louis II under Leonardo Jardim.
Speaking in January the club’s sporting director Herman van Holsbeeck admitted they are likely to face a struggle to hold on to their emerging star.
“Actually, it’s already extraordinary that we have been able to enjoy three seasons of such talent,” he said.
“Tielemans is on all lists of most promising young players in Europe. We know he is followed by big clubs.”
Getty Images Tielemans will have the chance to impress Jose Mourinho in the Europa League clash on Thursday[/caption]
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Reuters Monaco's coach Leonardo Jardim has been praised for developing young talent like Kylian Mbappe[/caption]
Tottenham, Roma, Bayern Munich and Arsenal are all rumoured to have sent scouts to watch Tielemans over the course of the campaign, and it's reported that Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho even called the player before the start of the season.
The Anderlecht midfielder now has the chance to further enhance his reputation with the Premier League's elite when his side face Manchester United in the quarter-final of the Europa League on Thursday.
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