Manchester United players have shown immediate support for the club's surprise move for Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans, with Luke Shaw and Joshua Zirkzee liking Fabrizio Romano's post about the transfer. United have activated a £35 million release clause in the Belgian's contract and are in talks to bring him to Old Trafford.
Midfield Reinforcements
Tielemans would be the second midfield addition made by manager Michael Carrick this summer, following the signing of Andrey Santos from Chelsea earlier today. The 29-year-old played a key role in Villa's Europa League-winning campaign, and Aston Villa manager Unai Emery reportedly wanted to keep him at the club next season.
Tielemans is entering the final year of his contract at Villa Park, but the release clause leaves Villa powerless to prevent him from exploring a transfer. There is interest from other Premier League clubs, but Tielemans is said to prefer a move to Old Trafford.
Ederson Deal Stalls
The move for Tielemans comes after Manchester United stalled in transfer talks for Atalanta's Brazilian midfielder Ederson. The Manchester Evening News understands that United are seeking to renegotiate the deal after medical tests raised concerns about a knee injury Ederson sustained last season, ahead of his £35 million switch.
International Pedigree
United have been long-standing admirers of Tielemans, who shone for Belgium at the World Cup. He played a starring role in Belgium's comeback against Senegal but was forced to miss the quarter-final defeat to Spain after picking up an injury in the warm-up. Belgium were knocked out 2-1 by Luis de la Fuente's side. Tielemans will now enjoy a brief break before joining his new teammates in Manchester.
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