Manchester United confirm signing of goalkeeper David de Gea from Atletico Madrid

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Atletico Madrid goalkeeper David de Gea on a five-year deal.

The Spaniard had long been linked with a move to Old Trafford following the retirement of Edwin van der Sar at the end of last season.

And De Gea has now spoken of his delight at finally completing his move to the club, admitting the interest from the Red Devils made him want to work even harder.

He told MUTV: “I feel very proud and I can’t wait to start playing here.

“When a club the size of Manchester United comes in for you it obviously makes you very, very happy.

"I saw their interest as an extra motivation to work even harder to show off my ability.

"It’s a great privilege to be part of a club like United and I'm keen to do my best and show what I can do.”

The transfer fee has not yet been announced but it is expected to be in the region of £18 million, which would make De Gea the most expensive goalkeeper in English football.

The youngster has attracted the interest of United since making his breakthrough into the Atletico first team in 2009, and he has since gone on to play a big part in Spain’s success at the European Under-21 Championships, where he conceded just two goals.

De Gea: Man Utd made me offer

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper David De Gea has confirmed his Man Utd medical held yesterday.

De Gea was in Manchester yesterday for a medical, with a deal reported to be worth around £18million for the player expected to be completed soon.

The 20-year-old wrote on his official Twitter account: "I have been invited by Man U to see the club and the city with my family and to be given an offer."

De Gea - a European Championship winner with Spain's Under-21s on Saturday - is the man chosen to fill the void left by veteran Edwin van der Sar's retirement.

Manchester United complete signing of Ashley Young from Aston Villa

Ashley Young has signed a five-year deal with Man Utd it has been announced.

The 25-year old winger has departed Aston Villa with the transfer fee believed to be around £16million.

A statement on Man Utd’s official website read: "Man Utd is delighted to announce it has reached agreement with Aston Villa for the transfer of Ashley Young.

"The player passed a medical in Manchester this week and has agreed a five-year contract."

Young passed the medical yesterday and signed the deal today, making him United’s second signing of the summer after young defender Phil Jones from Blackburn Rovers.

Gladbach chief admits Man Utd serious about taking care of King

Borussia Monchengladbach admit Man Utd will be monitoring Joshua King's progress closely this season.

The United striker is moving to Gladbach on a season-long loan and their sports director Max Eberl admits the Premier League champions see King as a long-term prospect.

"United presented very extensive contract work because they care intensely about their players and would like to stay in constant contact with us," Eberl told his club's official website.

He says the Norwegian is set to confirm on a one-year loan deal once all the relevant contracts have been translated and checked.

Borussia Monchengladbach snap up Joshua King on season-long loan

Borussia Monchengladbach sporting director Max Eberl has revealed that Joshua King is set to join the club on a one-year loan deal from Manchester United.

The 19-year-old Norwegian, who can play in attack as well as in midfield, had a three-month spell with Championship side Preston last season, but now is moving to the Bundesliga to continue his development.

Eberl told Monchengladbach's official website: "We have an agreement with Manchester United for a loan of one year. United presented very extensive contract work because they care intensely about their players and would like to stay in constant contact with us.

"The contracts must be translated and checked, that's now going back and forth between the lawyers of the two clubs. Our goal is to have him in Bad Worishofen next Monday."

De Laet delighted with Norwich move

Ritchie de Laet is delighted with his loan move to Premier League new-boys Norwich City.

Following loan stints in the Championship with Sheffield United, Preston and last season Portsmouth, De Laet is ready to test himself against the best on a regular basis.

"I am really pleased to be able to continue my development as a young player with Norwich, where the manager has given me this chance to come in and fight for a place in the team," said the former Royal Antwerp trainee.

"I know it's going to be very tough because the lads there have done really, really well and it's going to be a big challenge to get into a team which is really used to winning and is a great, tight-knit group."

De Laet added: "I am sure everybody can't wait to get going. Every game will be very tough and competitive, that's what the Premier League is all about.

"I am looking forward to joining in with pre-season training and getting to know the rest of the lads as we all start getting down to some serious work and then the friendlies before the Premier League starts."

Young agrees 5-year Man Utd deal worth £130,000-a-week

Ashley Young is moving to Man Utd on a £130,000-a-week contract.

The Mirror says Young has agreed to sign for Man Utd after finalising a mega five-year contract worth £130,000-a-week.

United sanctioned the bumper personal terms to see off interest from bitter rivals Man City - who were offering Young even MORE cash.

The Aston Villa attacker will ink the agreement next Friday when he completes a medical ahead of the £16million switch.

Young’s agent Eric Walters was at Old Trafford this week to finalise negotiations, which will earn his client a whopping £34m in wages.

Phil Jones chose Man Utd after meeting with Arsenal boss Wenger

Phil Jones turned down Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to move to Man Utd, it has been revealed.

Sky Sports says Jones met Wenger on Tuesday night but has chosen United over Arsenal, and will join the Reds for £15million on a five-year deal.

Blackburn Rovers did not just roll over when Phil Jones decided to move to Man Utd yesterday.

United met the £16 million buyout clause in the defender's recently penned deal.

But the Daily Mail says Blackburn made a huge effort to keep Jones, offering to beat United’s terms by making him the highest-paid player at Ewood Park on £50,000 a week.

But the defender had made his mind up after taking a call from Sir Alex.

Hull seal deal for Man Utd youngster Joe Dudgeon

Full-back Joe Dudgeon has signed for Championship Hull for an undisclosed fee.

The 20 year old, who plays predominantly at left-back, has been a regular in the United reserve team but not made a first-team appearance.

Dudgeon, who had a loan spell at Carlisle cut short by injury this season, has signed a three-year deal.

Man Utd sign the new Dunga: Rafael Leao joins on-loan

Manchester United have signed Brazilian youngster Rafael Leao.

He joins on loan from their Brazilian feeder academy Desportivo Brasil and United have the option to make the move permanent, says theDaily Mail.

Leao, a tough-tackling midfielder who has been compared to 1994 World Cup-winning captain Dunga, turns 18 next week and will train with the United academy for the rest of the season.

It has not yet been confirmed whether the move is subject to a work permit.