Man Utd ‘line-up Youri Tielemans transfer’ to replace Paul Pogba with France star linked with free move to Real Madrid

MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly plotting a move for Leicester star Youri Tielemans.

The midfielder, 24, is being eyed as a potential replacement for Paul Pogba should the Frenchman leave.

According to Utd Report, Tielemans is one to watch for the future for United.

The Belgian scored a brilliant winner in May's FA Cup final and has been a key player for Leicester since joining in 2019.

United were credited with an interest in Tielemans before he signed for the Foxes.

And that interest has been maintained with the Red Devils and Liverpool linked to Tielemans during the summer transfer window.

Leicester hope to tie him down to a new deal to deter that interest - Tielemans has two years remaining on his current contract.

And the Foxes will likely drive a hard bargain to let him leave, having signed Tielemans for a club-record £40million fee.

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But if Pogba leaves United will be in desperate need of a midfielder, particularly after losing out on target Eduardo Camavinga to Real Madrid on deadline day.

Real are also said to be eyeing Pogba on a free contract next summer, when his contract expires.

The Spanish giants offloaded a number of stars this summer and reduced their hefty wage bill in preparation for big-name signings next season.

But they could be rivalled by Paris Saint-Germain for Pogba's signature - the French club have been long-term admirers of the Frenchman.

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