SportFootballManchester United FCManchester United are closing in on the signing of Aston Villa playmaker Youri Tielemans, paying a £35million release clause in his contract to take him from Villa Park to Old Trafford10:59, 13 Jul 2026Updated 11:17, 13 Jul 2026Manchester United are in talks to complete a deal to sign Aston Villa star Youri Tielemans in a £35million move - with a deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson looking increasingly unlikely. United have been linked with a host of potential new signings already this summer, particularly in midfield, as they prepare for next season.‌Following the departure of Casemiro as a free agent and the injury to Manuel Ugarte during the World Cup, the Red Devils have been heavily linked with adding reinforcements to the middle of the park.‌United are in advanced talks to sign Tielemans from Villa immediately, with a switch appearing close to reaching a conclusion. Tielemans favours a move to United despite interest from other clubs this summer, but is closing in on a deal to move to Old Trafford.‌The 29-year-old’s contract at Villa Park runs until the summer of 2028, and would see his three-year stint with the Midlands club come to an end if a deal to take him to United gets completed.The report goes on to provide an update on the future of Ederson, with the Atalanta midfielder being a long-term target for United this summer.It has been claimed that, as things stand, United are no longer expected to pursue a move for Ederson, but that could change towards the end of the transfer window.‌United had reached an agreement worth £35million plus a further £3.8million to sign Ederson earlier this summer, before he went on to feature for Brazil at the World Cup.A separate report from The Telegraph has reported that Tielemans has a £35million release clause in his contract at Villa, which United are now expected to activate.It has been stated that a deal that would see Tielemans swap Villa Park for Old Trafford is now “likely” to happen.Article continues belowTielemans recently starred for Belgium at the World Cup, where he helped his country reach the quarter-final of the competition, scoring two goals along the way.After Belgium were knocked out of the World Cup at the hands of France last week, Tielemans is now on his summer break before returning for pre-season later in the summer.However, after the recent update, it seems that the 29-year-old midfielder may be lining up for Michael Carrick’s team at United next season, rather than for Unai Emery’s Villa.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Manchester United FCAston Villa FC