Liverpool and Barcelona are interested in signing Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans, according to shock reports in Italy. The Belgian midfielder wrote his name into the Foxes' folklore last Saturday when he smashed home the winner from 30-yards in the FA Cup final against Chelsea.
The screamer saw Leicester over the line to win the competition for the first time in their history.
Tielemans the second half of the 2018/19 season on loan at the King Power Stadium from Monaco before the move was made permanent for £32million seven months later.
Now the club are keen to reward the 24-year-old with a new deal for his efforts on the field.
He is believed to be keen on staying too but according to Italian outlet Calciomercato, interest in Tielemans is starting to ramp up.
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Tielemans himself has already hinted he wants to stay at the club in recent months.
He told RTBF: “When I arrived at Leicester, it was very fast, very good.
“The team was playing well. We were complementing each other well.
“That explains why today it's going really well and I'm really having fun. I feel very comfortable in the team.
Leicester have worked to do if they are to make the top-four and secure Champions League football (Image: GETTY)
"They welcomed me with open arms. It’s comfortable and it shows on the pitch.”
While Leicester remain in a strong position to keep their best players, the club could now be set to miss out on Champions League qualification.
That could swing the balance if bids arrive for the likes of Tielemans, James Maddison, Wilfred Ndidi or Wesley Fofana.
Leicester can still make the top-four but will need to beat Tottenham and hope Chelsea or Liverpool slip up against Aston Villa or Crystal Palace respectively, barring a dramatic swing on goal difference.