Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleYouri Tielemans is wanted by Man United (Reuters)Manchester United are in discussions with Aston Villa regarding a potential transfer for Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans. Tielemans, who captained his national team at the World Cup, currently has two years remaining on his contract with Aston Villa. United's pursuit of Tielemans comes after their bid to sign midfielder Ederson from Atalanta stalled following his late call-up to Brazil's World Cup squad. The 29-year-old Tielemans joined Aston Villa on a free transfer in 2023 and played a crucial role in their successful season, which saw them qualify for the Champions League. Securing Tielemans would be a significant blow for Aston Villa, where he has made over 130 appearances, contributing two goals and seven assists in 35 games last season. In fullManchester United in talks over Youri Tielemans move after Ederson deal stallsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Man United pushing to sign Aston Villa star as Michael Carrick eyes midfield rebuild
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleYouri Tielemans is wanted by Man United (Reuters)Manchester United are in discussions with Aston Villa regarding a potential transfer for Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans. Tielemans, who captained his national team at the World Cup, currently has two years remaining on his contract with Aston Villa. United's pursuit of Tielemans comes after their bid to sign midfielder Ederson from Atalanta stalled following his late call-up to Brazil's World Cup squad. The 29-year-old Tielemans joined Aston Villa on a free transfer in 2023 and played a crucial role in their successful season, which saw them qualify for the Champions League. Securing Tielemans would be a significant blow for Aston Villa, where he has made over 130 appearances, contributing two goals and seven assists in 35 games last season. In fullManchester United in talks over Youri Tielemans move after Ederson deal stallsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
