Yuri Tielemans: Man United is close to completing the transfer of Aston Villa midfielder

Manchester United They are in advanced talks to sign. Aston Villa Average Youri Tielemans.

United have made strengthening their midfield a priority this summer, but have so far been frustrated by failing to sign first-choice signing Elliott Anderson. Manchester CityAnd Mateus Fernandes, who chose to move to Tottenham Hotspur From West Ham.

The Old Trafford outfit had agreed a £35m deal with Serie A club Atalanta for Brazil World Cup star Ederson but that deal has been called off.

ChelseaAndre Santos has reportedly undergone a medical ahead of his £48m move and further signings are expected.

United’s only experienced orthodox midfielder is Koby Maino, who is yet to feature in England’s World Cup campaign.

BBC Sport has been told Tielemans has a release clause in his Villa contract, which would make negotiations easier, and a deal is close.

The 29-year-old has long been on United’s radar and has plenty of Premier League experience which the club feel is a huge positive.

Thielemans was a key figure in Belgium’s World Cup quarter-finals, but was forced off in a 2-1 defeat by Spain.