Manchester United's summer transfer window is heating up, with the club reportedly closing in on their third signing in a week. The latest target is Joao Gomes, a 25-year-old Brazilian midfielder who has been linked with a move to the club. According to talkSPORT, Villa have reached a £35m agreement to sign Gomes, and he is set to undergo a medical on Friday. This fee is identical to the one Villa received for Youri Tielemans, who was recently unveiled as a United player. The club is also in talks with Manu Kone, a 29-year-old French international midfielder from Roma, with a £45m fee reportedly agreed. However, there are reports that Aston Villa are also interested in Kone, adding a layer of complexity to the situation. The club is seeking a defensively-oriented midfielder, and while Andrey Santos can fulfill this role, he lacks the experience of Kone. The transfer window is a crucial period for United, with the squad set to play its first pre-season fixture on Saturday. The club is looking to address areas of weakness and strengthen its midfield, but the competition for players is fierce, and the final outcome remains uncertain.
