Newcastle now reportedly plotting move for ‘incredible’ midfielder who’s been likened to Cabaye

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Newcastle United have enjoyed an impressive transfer window so far.

The Magpies have landed Matt Targett, Nick Pope, Sven Botman and Alexander Isak.

Now, with the transfer deadline fast approaching, Newcastle are reportedly targeting a midfielder.

According to the Daily Mail, the Magpies are now mulling over a potential bid for Youri Tielemans.

The Magpies are reportedly trying to see if the Leicester star is an option for them ahead of the deadline.

As well as Newcastle, Arsenal have been linked with Tielemans, who reportedly has a £25m price tag.

Despite intense speculation, the Gunners are yet to make a move for the Belgium international.

Could Newcastle swoop in at the last moment and get Tielemans for themselves?

Newcastle target Tielemans – factfile

Tielemans has been superb for Leicester since joining from Monaco back in 2019.

The 25-year-old has made 163 competitive appearances for the Foxes, registering 24 goals and 24 assists.

Tielemans scored the winner for Leicester in the 2021 FA Cup final.

The “incredible” talent has also won 52 caps for Belgium, including at the 2018 World Cup and Euro 2020.

“He’s an outstanding player, one of Europe’s top midfielders,” Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers said of Tielemans last year.

“He is integral to our game and a joy to work with – a super professional. A young player with that focus is great to see.”

Last year, scouting website Breaking the Lines published a comprehensive analysis of Tielemans.

‘As (Leicester) look to become a more possession dominant side, Tielemans has proven to be an excellent outlet in build-up, assured on the ball and capable of progressing play very well,’ they wrote.

‘Generally speaking, his high-level technique, intelligence, and versatility make him an asset to any team.

‘However, we’ve seen his game is much deeper when recognizes the how and why he is actually effective and what makes him special.

‘Much of this is derived from the unique traits of deception and skills with both feet which he leverages in combination in order to manipulate space for him to execute his often-perfect passes.’

In terms of player comparisons, fans on Twitter have likened him to Yohan Cabaye, Cesc Fabregas and Paul Scholes.

Meanwhile, Mikael Silvestre has likened Tielemans to Mikel Arteta in his playing days (AFTV).