Manchester United are closing in on signing Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa.
The 29-year-old Belgian international has been outstanding for the West Midlands club and played a key role in last season’s UEFA Europa League victory. He also helped the club qualify for next season’s Champions League.
Manchester United need more control and creativity in the middle of the park, so it’s no surprise that they decided to activate their €41 million release clause to sign the Belgian international. He was also very impressive for his country at the World Cup, helping them reach the quarter-finals.
The opportunity to play for the Red Devils will be an exciting one for the Belgian international. It will be a step up for him and he will be able to perform at the highest level. Meanwhile, Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg confirmed that the player is due to undergo a medical check “later this week” and that all details have been agreed between the two clubs.
Manchester United also signed Andrei Santos from Chelsea. It is clear that they are looking to significantly strengthen their midfield. Two quality central midfielders will definitely help them next season. However, you also need to invest in specialist defensive midfielders. The rearguard looks very mediocre, so a player who can break down the opponent’s attack and protect the defensive unit is ideal.
With Casemiro leaving the club, they need to be properly replenished. It will be interesting to see who they end up with. In addition to the Brazilian’s absence, Manuel Ugarte is also in very poor form and is currently sidelined with a serious long-term injury.
