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We asked for your views Manchester United being in advanced talks to sign midfielder Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa.

Here are some of your comments:

Adrian: Absolutely a good signing! Like this guy a lot and we should probably have gone for him when he left Leicester. I am starting to get cautiously optimistic!

Harry: We have seen with Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo that having Premier League experience is key for players to start quickly and be valuable assets to the club from day one. We can't afford for players to be using a whole season to 'adapt to the league'. Tielemans knows the league well and has performed at the highest level consistently. He's a good signing at a good price.

Angus: This is a great signing, and a brave one in some ways. Those in charge didn't care about losing face over Ederson, who is untested in the Premier League, in deciding he either wasn't right or wasn't fit. Tielemans is a proven Premier League performer who captains his national side - costing a very similar amount of money.

Sazzy: We always curse Tielemans when he plays against us because he is such a big threat so, YES it would be great to have him onside!

Mike: A decent squad player given the number of matches we expect/hope to play this coming season. We still need that elite, world-class midfielder to replace Casemiro, though.

Kev: Bags of Premier League experience and a decent price. Not so long ago we were paying stupid money for average players. How times have changed!

Simon Stone
Manchester United reporter

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Speculation around Ederson's Manchester United transfer collapsing was swirling over the weekend after initial reports last week claimed there was a problem because of a knee injury.

The 27-year-old midfielder had a full medical after initial tests in the United States had flagged an area of concern.

Ederson flew to England for the required tests, which took place in the wake of Brazil's World Cup last-16 defeat by Norway. Specialists were involved and the outcome has led to United backing out.

However, sources say the transfer could be resurrected later in the summer depending how the window develops for United, although the club would not be prepared to sanction any move at the previously agreed terms.

While club officials say they are sympathetic to the player, they feel they have to act in the best interests of United.

It is being stressed the move for Chelsea's Andrey Santos was not triggered by the issues with Ederson.

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New signing Andrey Santos has said "everything about Manchester United is special" and Michael Carrick is the "perfect coach" for the next chapter of his playing career.

The 22-year-old, who made 43 appearances for Chelsea last season, has signed a five-year deal at Old Trafford with a one-year optional extension.

"It is an incredible feeling to join a club that some of my biggest idols have represented," Santos told club media.

"Everybody told me about how ambitious the club is and the amazing environment that has been created here. I know just how strong the squad is and I cannot wait to fight together to compete for the biggest trophies.

"As a midfielder, I'm really excited to have the opportunity to learn from Michael Carrick. He is the perfect coach to help me take the next step in my career and push to achieve my dreams."

Santos spent the 2024-25 season on loan at Strasbourg, gaining first-team minutes and wearing the captain's armband on multiple occasions while scoring 11 goals and registering five assists.

United director of football Jason Wilcox added: "He was a key target for us in an important position, so we are delighted that he will join Michael's squad so early in pre-season.

"Despite already having extensive experience, leadership abilities and proving his talent at the highest level, Andrey still has enormous potential to develop further, and we cannot wait to see him flourish at Manchester United."

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Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans and we want your views on the news.

United have prioritised strengthening their midfield positions this summer as their only experienced orthodox central midfielder is Kobbie Mainoo, who is yet to feature in England's World Cup campaign.

BBC Sport has been told Tielemans' Villa contract contains a release clause, which makes negotiations easier, and that a deal is close.

The 29-year-old has been on the Old Trafford club's radar for considerable time and has a wealth of Premier League experience, which United feel is a significant positive.

Would Tielemans be a good signing for United given his Premier League experience? Or do you think they should be looking elsewhere in the market?

Get in touch with your views here

Simon Stone
Manchester United reporter

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30 August 2026. First home game of the season.

At about 15:40 BST, Senne Lammens and the rest of the Manchester United goalkeeping group will come out to warm up.

Lammens will be given a huge ovation. The support will be there through the warm-up, as the players leave the field, when they come out again, when Lammens takes his place for kick-off - and it will continue.

One of the reasons many United fans of a certain age are ambivalent towards the national team is the treatment their players tended to receive as a result of international duty.

The nadir was David Beckham's red card against Argentina in 1998 – an effigy of the midfielder hanging from a noose was dangled from a pub in South Norwood at the height of the criticism.

Wayne Rooney was condemned for his red card in the 2006 tournament. Twelve years after that, David de Gea was lambasted by the Spanish press for his performances at the World Cup.

There is sympathy for Lammens for what happened on Friday night given he had come into Belgium's World Cup quarter-final cold following Thibaut Courtois' injury.

However, at 24, he must carry with him the mistake that cost Belgium their place in the tournament.

On 30 August, United's fans will provide tangible proof that no matter what happened in the USA they have not forgotten how good he was last season, that they are solidly behind him and believe in him.

Alex Brotherton
BBC Sport journalist

Fairytale goodbyes are a rarity in football.

Belgium's 2-1 defeat by Spain in the quarter-finals of the World Cup is likely to have marked the final bow of the four remaining members of the Red Devils' golden generation.

Thibaut Courtois, Romelu Lukaku, Kevin de Bruyne and Axel Witsel have been mainstays of the national team since the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, but their final chance of winning football's biggest prize ended with a mistake from one of their successors.

The injured Courtois, replaced midway through the second half, could only watch as Senne Lammens spilled an 88th-minute shot and Arsenal's Mikel Merino tucked home the rebound.

"Lammens doesn't cover himself in any glory. He didn't make a mistake for Manchester United last year but this is another pressure," said former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock on BBC Radio 5 Live.

"It's always difficult for any player in a game of this magnitude to come on, but especially a goalkeeper," added ex-Manchester City full-back Micah Richards. "To then make a mistake? I feel sorry for him."

Manchester United and Liverpool have made contact over a move for Wolves and Brazil midfielder Joao Gomes, 25, after a switch to Atletico Madrid fell through. (Globo - in Portuguese), external

United goalkeeper Radek Vitek is wanted by Celtic after some impressive displays on loan at Bristol City last season. (Football Insider), external

Chelsea are looking at a move for Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton after Manchester United and Liverpool both cooled their interest in the 22-year-old. (Caught Offside), external

Atalanta have held discussions with Ederson over extending his contract after a deal to move to United broke down. Newcastle are still interested in the 27-year-old Brazil midfielder. (L'Eco di Bergamo - in Italian), external

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Pre-season is just around the corner and the Premier League returns in less than 50 days.

Here is United's pre-season schedule - with kick-off times in BST.

• 18 July v Wrexham (Helsinki) - 17:00

• 24 July v Rosenburg (A) - 17:00

• 1 August v Atletico Madrid (Stockholm) -14:00

• 8 August v Paris St-Germain (Gothenburg) - 16:00

• 12 August v Leeds United (Dublin) - 19:30

• 15 August v AC Milan (Wroclaw) - 15:45

Which players, including young prospects from the academy, are you most looking forward to seeing in action?

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Simon Stone
Chief football news reporter

The vice-captain role at Manchester United has been the subject of several questions sent in via our 'Ask about Man Utd' form recently.

This is a fascinating one, partly because Bruno Fernandes misses so few games, and rarely gets substituted.

When he was out for three matches after getting injured at Aston Villa last December, Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez got the job – but there has clearly been a change of manager since then.

Harry Maguire was given the armband for the brief amount of time Fernandes was off the field when he was replaced by Leny Yoro in stoppage time during the 3-2 win over Liverpool in May.

Appointing Maguire as vice-captain would be particularly significant given Erik ten Hag took the job off him to give it to Fernandes.

And the mere fact he took the armband against Liverpool was also notable because he had turned down the opportunity on other occasions.

Of the remainder of the squad, Matthijs de Ligt was captain of Ajax as a teenager, the club's youngest ever skipper, and Diogo Dalot took the armband when Fernandes went off at Villa Park.

Michael Carrick has not made his opinions known on the matter – but with Martinez and Dalot missing due to World Cup duties, as is Fernandes, and De Ligt currently sidelined through injury, Maguire seems the obvious choice as captain for the first few pre-season games.

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Manchester United legend Edwin van der Sar desribed his time at Old Trafford as "incredible" on The Wayne Rooney Show - and we asked you what your fondest memories of the shot stopper were.

Here are some of your comments:

Mark: Obviously the 2008 Champions League penalty shootout was the pinnacle, but also the 1311 minutes without conceding a Premier League goal record still stands today, now that's something to be really proud of.

Andrew: I loved Edwin Van der Sar. For me, the best keeper Man Utd ever had! Why? Because he was ultra reliable, never angry or impulsive - an absolute professional! He marked the second period of dominance for the club after the loss of Peter Schmeichel. If United had managed to sign him instead of Barthez or the other calamities of of the day who knows how many more Premier League titles they would have won.

Mark: It's a cliché but the favourite moment has to be his penalty save from Anelka as it won our last Champions League. His performance at Anfield in the John O'Shea smash and grab in 2007 also helped United win the league that season. It is a close second.

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Simon Stone
Manchester United reporter

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The grand masterplan for the Trafford Wharfside area was unveiled at Old Trafford yesterday.

At its heart is a new stadium for Manchester United, with the project itself predicated to create 15,000 new homes and 48,000 new jobs.

Afterwards I asked Trafford Council leader Tom Ross, of the Labour Party, if there was any danger to the entire project due to Andy Burnham – who was a vocal supporter – stepping down as Greater Manchester Mayor, triggering an election on 30 July.

• Listen to Simon discuss the stadium plans

He said: "If there were a different mayor, we would be fine here because the mayoral development corporation is something that Trafford Council oversees and are very much the driving force of. The new mayor will be able to sit in the meetings but not be part of the development corporation itself."

I messaged all the Mayoral candidates to gauge their thoughts.

Phil Eckersley (Conservative): "In principle, I am supportive of regeneration around Old Trafford. If handled properly the wider project could bring real benefits in terms of jobs, investment, transport improvements, public realm and local economic growth. However, I would be very clear that Greater Manchester taxpayers should not be overburdened by this project. My approach would always be to look carefully at cost vs value. I would also want affordable housing to be a serious consideration as part of the wider regeneration. Major schemes of this scale must deliver for local people, not simply create a bigger stadium or a more attractive visitor destination."

Marcus Farmer (Independent): "Like all these things in 20 years it will have created thousands of jobs and brought much needed revenue into the city. An extra 30,000 people in Manchester every match day not to mention all the spin offs such as concerts brings people into the city spending. Small businesses are knackered at the moment so the more support they get from a project like this the better. World class facilities show aspiration and put Manchester on the world map. Currently The Man Utd ground is an embarrassment to the Premier League and the city."

Richard Kilpatrick (Liberal Democrats): "The Old Trafford redevelopment is a significant investment, and it is only right that the decision is scrutinised closely. All football fans can agree that Old Trafford has suffered from under investment for decades and Manchester United needs a home worthy of its stature in English and world football. But if we are to accept large public sector investment in projects like this, it is only right that it also provides much needed infrastructure that local residents need like a GP surgery, highway improvements, public transport improvements and more."

Reform UK, The Green Party and Restore Britain did not reply.

The full list of candidates for the election is:

- Sian Astley, Reform UK

- Geraldine Coggins, Green Party

- Bev Craig, Labour

- Phil Eckersley, Conservative

- Marcus Farmer, Independent

- Richard Kilpatrick, Liberal Democrats

- Marlon West, Restore Britain

Nottingham Forest defender Neco Williams is attracting interest from several Premier League clubs, with Newcastle among the teams interested in the Wales international.

Williams is currently in talks over a new deal with Forest - but a number of top-flight rivals are keen on the 25-year-old.

It is understood Newcastle and Manchester United are among the clubs to have registered an interest in Williams while talks over a new contract continue.

Forest remain confident of securing a new deal but the interest in the full-back does create a potential obstacle to a successful conclusion of talks.

Williams still has three years to run on his current deal but Forest want to reward him for his impressive displays last season with an improved contract.

Williams joined Forest in July 2022 for a fee of £12m and has since gone on to make over 150 appearances for the club.

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Plenty of players have made names for themselves at this World Cup, from goalkeepers like Cape Verde's Vozinha and Paraguay's Orlando Gill to New Zealand midfielder Elijah Just.

But though they might not have been familiar to fans, the extent of modern scouting means clubs all over the world will already have known about many of them – so how have their heroics at the tournament affected their standing in the game, and their value in the transfer market?

More than the Score's Mani Djazmi is joined Ben Littlemore from Transfermarkt, one of the world's foremost football databases. Lutz Pfannenstiel, sporting director at Aberdeen, also shares his footballing knowledge in today's episode.

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"An incredible period in my life to play for a club like that."

That is how Edwin van der Sar describes the six years he spent at Manchester United between 2005 and 2011.

He may have only arrived aged 34, but the legendary former Netherlands goalkeeper won four Premier League titles, the Champions League, and two League Cups during his time in England to add an incredible array of silverware in the twilight of his stellar career

Speaking on the latest episode of The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sounds, Van der Sar reminisced on the time they spent together at Old Trafford.

"I came at the later stage of my career," he said.

"I was 34 and I was able to play there for six years.

"When I came in, what the manager asked you to have is authority. When building up from behind, making sure that there's authority in the back four.

"I think Rio [Ferdinand] was still developing towards a world class defender. We had still some other players before. [Nemanja] Vitis came in, Patrice [Evra] came a little bit later.

"I think the way Ferguson built up the puzzle towards a Champions League winning team, a Premier League winning team again - they added three or four pieces and that's gelled together.

"I think the quality combined with the youth and the energy that the younger players gave, looking at Wayne and [Cristiano] Ronaldo, made it an incredible period in my life to play for a club like that."

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United fans, we want to hear from you on a club legend.

What are your best memories of Van der Sar? And where does he rank among the great United goalkeepers?

Let us know here

Manchester United are preparing to make a move for France midfielder Manu Kone, who is keen to test himself in the Premier League, plus Juventus would be willing to sell the 25-year-old for the right price. (Teamtalk, external)

Barcelona have opened talks with Borussia Dortmund over the signing of Germany winger Karim Adeyemi, 24, raising further questions about Marcus Rashford's chances of returning to the Nou Camp following his loan. (Sky Germany, external)

Meanwhile United target Aurelien Tchouameni has committed his future to Real Madrid, with the 26-year-old France midfielder set to extend his contract for five years. Madrid refused to entertain United's approaches. (AS - in Spanish, external)

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Manchester United reporter

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Scorching temperatures and bright sunshine were the order of the day as Manchester United's senior players returned for the start of pre-season training.

None of United's World Cup contingent were involved, including Tyler Fletcher, who earned a surprise call-up to the Scotland squad after making his international debut against Bolivia in a pre-tournament friendly but didn't play a minute in the tournament itself.

However, nine experienced players were pictured at Carrington, including forwards Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, plus Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Mason Mount, who all missed out on England selection.

Midfielder Toby Collyer and full-back Harry Amass, who both spent last season out on loan, were pictured, plus 19-year-old Shea Lacey, who is set to be part of Michael Carrick's first-team squad this season.