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Liverpool transfer news: Leicester confident of keeping Reds target Youri Tielemans

Youri Tielemans
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Leicester are confident they will be able to keep hold of Youri Tielemans despite interest from elsewhere, according to reports.

The Belgium international is rumoured to be on the shopping list of Liverpool, who are seeking a replacement for Gini Wijnaldum.

The midfielder scored the goal that won Leicester the FA Cup in May, and he was also voted as the club's Player of the Season by both supporters and players.

According to the Daily Telegraph, the Foxes are not overly concerned about Tielemans' future.

Liverpool's interest is said to be waning, and Leicester plan to offer the 24-year-old a new contract.

It is clear to see why they believe the former Monaco midfielder would improve Jurgen Klopp's squad. 

Initially brought in on loan in January 2019, the Belgian signed on a permanent basis for £32m a few months later.

He is a vital component of Rodgers' team, and is arguably Leicester's most important player in terms of how difficult it would be to replace him.

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