Manchester United push for £35m Tielemans after Ederson deal stalls
What's new: United already sealed a £48 million move for Andrey Santos as Michael Carrick reshapes midfield options.
Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans after their move for Atalanta's Ederson broke down. British media reported Tielemans has a £35 million release clause and two years left on his Villa contract. The 29-year-old Belgium international would become another midfield addition for manager Michael Carrick, who is rebuilding the position after Casemiro's departure. United on Monday completed a £48 million deal for former Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos, while the proposed Ederson transfer was shelved after a medical flagged an injury issue. Tielemans has played in the Premier League for Leicester City and Villa and has 90 caps for Belgium.