Manchester United's summer transfer window is heating up, with the club reportedly close to securing 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 Premier League giants. According to talkSPORT, Villa have reached a £35m agreement with Wolves for Gomes, who is set to undergo a medical on Friday. This fee is identical to the one Villa received for Youri Tielemans, who joined United earlier in the summer. Gomes' potential move comes as United look to strengthen their midfield, with Michael Carrick's first summer as boss already seeing two signings in Tielemans and Andrey Santos. However, the club's attention may soon shift to another target, Manu Kone, a French international midfielder who has impressed at the World Cup. Old Trafford legend Rio Ferdinand claims United have agreed a £45m fee with Roma for Kone, but this has not been confirmed by all sources. The club's desire for a defensively-minded midfielder could be satisfied by Santos, but his lack of experience may be a concern. United's pursuit of Kone could also be complicated by the interest of Aston Villa, who have already lost Tielemans to United. The transfer window is far from over, and United's business is expected to continue as they aim to rebuild their squad for the upcoming season.
