West Ham should attempt late hijack on Tielemans

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West Ham United should consider a late hijack of LeciesterCity’s proposed move for Youri Tielemans.

The Foxes are ‘poised’ to sign the Belgian on loan from AS Monaco according to The Daily Mail, with fringe player Adrien Silva to move in the opposite direction.

The Mail’s report claims Tielemans has a poor relationship with Leonardo Jardim which is why he is being allowed to leave the club this month.

Tielemans was once one of Europe’s most exciting talents, but his form as suffered a dip in recent months with Monaco at the wrong end of the table in Ligue 1.

It would be a coup for Leicester if they were to get him though, but a team that should be seeking to hijack the deal is West Ham.

Tielemans is just what’s needed

Manuel Pellegrini’s team are starting to struggle again.

The Irons have lost their last three games in all competitions and arguably need fresh impetus, particularly in midfield.

Pellegrini has been relying on Mark Noble and Declan Rice for most of the season, with Jack Wilshere and Carlos Sanchez both long-term injury absentees.

Tielemans being made available for a move should have the Hammers scrambling to get involved.

The 21-year-old would bring some much needed vibrace and flair to the engine room.

He is much more mobile than Rice and Noble, who do great jobs defensively but are less spectacular at driving forwards with the ball.

With little time remaining in the window, the Hammers ought to act fast.