On Sunday, June 6, 2021, the latest Leicester City transfer news and rumours will be released.
Tielemans' prediction
Former Premier League defender Danny Mills believes City are in a ‘strong position' regarding Youri Tielemans' future and that the Foxes will demand ‘big, big money' for the Belgian if Liverpool come calling this summer.
City are in talks with the season's player of the year about a new contract, and fans are hoping that the 24-year-old will stay at the King Power Stadium.
His impressive performances last season piqued the interest of Liverpool, who are said to be interested in Tielemans this summer.
Mills, on the other hand, claims that it will not be a simple transaction.
He's a very good, talented midfielder who has proven himself in the Premier League as well as other leagues,” he told Football Insider.
“Yes, but I'm guessing Leicester will want a lot of money for him.He still has two years left on his contract, which is a long time. You're not going to sit around doing anything for a year to force a move.
“Leicester may tell him, ‘Give us another year, and then you can go.' If there is a transaction to be completed.
“With two years to go, Leicester is still in a strong position to say ‘No, hands off.'
“They have the funds to offer him a new contract as well.”
Liverpool 'could' approve a transfer.
Liverpool are considering selling midfielder Naby Keita this summer, despite previous links to Manchester City.
According to ESPN, Jurgen Klopp is considering selling the former RB Leipzig player as he looks to overhaul the Liverpool squad this summer.
This season, he only made ten Premier League appearances due to injury and illness.
Manchester United applauds the Soumare deal
As the Foxes close in on a deal for Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare, rival fans have praised the club's recruitment once again.
The French U21 international has been on City's radar for some time, with reports now claiming that a deal is "just a matter of time."
And the deal has elicited both praise and envy from fans of other Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, who took to social media to express their feelings.
“What a deal, "On social media, one fan expressed his displeasure. "“He's the next Kante.”
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