The Chronicle journalist Charlie Bennett has urged Newcastle United to sign reported target Youri Tielemans.

The Lowdown: Bid reported

As per The Daily Mail, the St. James' Park outfit are exploring the chance of signing Arsenal and Liverpool target Tielemans before the transfer window closes.

Leicester City reportedly received a £19m bid from a mystery club on Wednesday morning, and it is thought that it may have come from the Magpies.

However, the Foxes are thought to be holding out for £30m for the Belgium international.

The Latest: Bennett reacts

Taking to Twitter after hearing the news, Bennett has claimed that it is a 'no-brainer' for the Tynesiders, or any other club in the Premier League for that matter, to sign Tielemans.

He adds that the Toon could form a 'Champions League midfield' along with Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton:

"Youri Tielemans available for approx £30million - a no-brainer for any Premier League club. Bruno sitting with Tielemans and Joelinton ahead of him would be a Champions League-level midfield."

The Verdict: Get it done

With the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal, who can both offer him European football, lurking around for his signature, it is vital that Eddie Howe's team get a deal for Tielemans over the line ASAP if they are serious about signing him.

With 18 goals and 19 assists in 124 games for Leicester in the Premier League (Transfermarkt), the 25-year-old is tried and trusted in the top flight, and would certainly offer Howe another quality option in the middle of the park.

Nonetheless, given that he only has one year left on his contract at the King Power Stadium, he is available for what could turn out to be a bargain price, and so NUFC need to pounce on the opportunity that has been gifted to them.