Manchester City Transfer News: Latest on Youri Tielemans and Leon Bailey Rumours

Manchester City have reportedly turned their attention to Belgium, as the club sent scouts to watch talented Anderlecht midfielder Youri Tielemans and is also said to be keeping an eye on Chelsea target Leon Bailey of Racing Genk.

Per Purplespirit (h/t Sport Witness), City watched Tielemans in action in the UEFA Europa League match against FK Qabala. Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund, Valencia and Newcastle United were reportedly also in attendance.

The 19-year-old midfielder has long been touted as Belgium’s next big thing, making his debut for Anderlecht in 2013. As a 16-year-old, he held his own in the UEFA Champions League against the likes of Olympiacos, and he’s been on the list of the hottest prospects in football ever since.

Transfer speculation has been almost constant, but the youngster has decided to continue his development with Anderlecht, who have an excellent reputation when it comes to nurturing talent. Here’s a look at some of his highlights:

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Tielemans started his career as a holding midfielder and deep-lying playmaker, but Anderlecht have moved him further up the pitch over the years to take advantage of his scoring ability and long-range shooting.

He shares many of the same traits that made Paul Pogba such a wanted man, displaying similar raw strength on the ball and technical ability. His maturity and coolness with the …

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