Manchester United in talks to sign Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans

It is understood United’s bid to sign midfielder Ederson from Atalanta has stalled following his late call into Brazil’s World Cup squad.

Manchester United are in talks with Aston Villa in a bid to sign Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans. Pic: Alex Grimm/Getty Images.

Manchester United are in talks with Aston Villa in a bid to sign Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans, the Press Association understands.

Tielemans, who captained his country at the World Cup, still has two years to run on his Villa contract, but United are hoping to lure him to Old Trafford.