Tielemans spent the second half of last season on loan at the King Power Stadium and made his move from Monaco permanent for £40m on Monday. However, it has now emerged that the Belgian’s agent wanted his client to wait and see whether United would go after his signature. The Red Devils have already lost Ander Herrera from their pool of midfielders and could also wave goodbye to Paul Pogba before the start of next season. That would force United into the market for a replacement, and Tielemans’ agent consequently advised him to delay his decision. However, the midfielder informed his representative that he was willing to pass up that chance in order to sign for Leicester. READ MORE 5 things Manchester United MUST achieve in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first full season Andy Mitten column: When ‘Manchester United in Australia’ meant gun-point robbery – and an assistant on the sauce Why it’s advantage Manchester United in Harry Maguire race Leicester star Ndidi would submit transfer request to force Manchester United move, says agent Manchester United confident of landing £65m centre-back – report Leicester name their price for Manchester United target Harry Maguire – report Norwich extend Christoph Zimmermann stay South Africa head coach Baxter plays down favourites tag Goodwin feels ‘ready’ for St Mirren job a year after deciding not to pursue role Former Arsenal midfielder Edu becomes club’s first technical director Manchester United star expects to leave club in the next fortnight Monday’s big transfer rumours: Daniel Sturridge finds new club? Why Christian Eriksen wants to leave Tottenham – but is short of options for a move Why Arsenal and Crystal Palace’s valuations of Wilfried Zaha are BOTH right How VAR will be used in the Premier League in 2019/20 Quiz! Can you name Manchester City’s last 50 signings?
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