Leicester City remain in pole position to sign midfielder Youri Tielemans on a permanent basis.

Tielemans spent the second half of the season on loan at Leicester from Monaco and impressed with a series of eye-catching performances.

That sparked interest from Italian club AC Milan, while Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have also been linked with moves for the 22-year-old.

But Leicester are still front-runners to sign Tielemans for around £40million unless a new club emerges as a rival for his signature.

It is believed Tielemans would rather stay at the King Power Stadium than move to Milan or re-join Monaco, where he had lost his place.

Tielemans scored three goals in 12 appearances for Leicester last season, quickly making himself a favourite with the Foxes fans.

Leicester face a fight to keep hold of central defender Harry Maguire, who is wanted by both Manchester clubs, United and City.