Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans, according to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein.
The Red Devils want to strengthen in the middle of the park and have moved on to other targets after a deal for Atalanta star Ederson fell through.
The Red Devils are now closing in on a deal for Tielemans. He has the quality and experience Man United need in the position.
Tielemans has several suitors, but he favours a move to the Theatre of Dreams and talks are ongoing to finalise the transfer.
The 29-year-old proved himself in four-and-a-half seasons with Leicester City before establishing himself as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League with Villa.
He played a key role in helping Villa win the Europa League last term. He is under contract until June 2028, but an exit appears to be on the cards this summer.
Tielemans has played almost 250 Premier League games since moving to England in January 2019, bagging 26 goals and 39 assists.
He is primarily a defensive midfielder but can play centrally and further forward.
The Belgian impressed at the World Cup, weighing in with two goals in five appearances.
An injury ruled Tielemans out of the quarter-final against Spain, which proved costly as Belgium suffered a 2-1 defeat in his absence.
His passing, set-piece delivery and blocking the ball are his major strengths, and adding him to their midfield could be a game-changer for Man United.
