Danny Drinkwater joins Leicester City

Leicester City have landed promising midfielder Danny Drinkwater from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee, subject to Football League approval.

"Danny is a player we have monitored for a long time, so we are delighted to bring him to King Power Stadium,” Pearson told Leicester’s official website.

"He is a player who will bring energy and creativity to the team. We have been looking to strengthen the squad since joining and this signing begins that process."

Born in Manchester and a graduate of the United academy, Drinkwater has already attained plenty of Championship experience on loan spells with Cardiff City, Watford and, most recently, Barnsley.

This season in particular has seen Drinkwater reveal his potential, making 18 appearances for the Tykes, including an outstanding display in their 2-1 win at King Power Stadium last Saturday, which included assists for both goals.

"Danny is a young and hungry player and his ambitions match those of the Club," Pearson added.

"He fits the criteria and standards that we set here and we look forward to Danny joining up with his new colleagues and having a positive impact on the team."

The 21-year-old playmaker becomes Nigel Pearson's first signing during his second spell in charge of the Foxes, agreeing terms on a contract until June 2015. 

Agent: Man Utd in Benfica talks for Gaitan

The agent of Benfica star Nicolas Gaitan has confirmed contact with Manchester United.

Jose Irribaran admits there's been discussions between the two clubs over the Argentine.

"I have not received any contact from United but there have been conversations between the two clubs," Irribaran told Antena.

"If these talks progress, then we will get our time to speak.

"But Nico is very happy at Benfica and is looking forward to enjoying a successful season."

Man Utd park keeper prospect Theo Defourny at partners Royal Antwerp

Manchester United have 'parked' young goalkeeper Theo Defourny at partner club Royal Antwerp for the new season.

Former Olympique Lyon keeper Defourny had trials at Manchester United at the end of last season and did enough to be offered terms. But the youngster turned them down as he wanted first team football.

A compromise has been reached which will see the Belgium U19 international play with Antwerp with the view to eventually moving permanently to Old Trafford.

At Lyon the 19 year-old was third-choice keeper, working with coach and French legend Joel Bats.

FC Twente wrap up deal for Man Utd Brazilian Gladstony

FC Twente have completed the signing of Manchester United youngster Gladstony.

TC/Tubantia says the midfielder is being signed by the Reds from Desportivo Brasil and loaned out to Twente.

As the 18-year-old cannot get a work permit, the report claims he will head for Holland as part of a co-operation with the Dutch club.

Barnsley sign Man Utd midfielder Drinkwater

Barnsley have signed Manchester United midfielder Danny Drinkwater on-loan.

Following previous spells with Huddersfield, Cardiff and Watford, the 21-year-old is Keith Hill's 10th signing for the new season.

"Drinkwater is a few years ahead of the younger lads in his development," Reserves boss Warren Joyce told ManUtd.com. "He's had two or three loan spells. Two have been successful but there's one that's not been due to injuries hampering his loan appearances.

"But he has developed and is a lot physically stronger. He's done a lot more things than the youth team boys and that's why we're getting him out on loan again."

Scunthorpe signing Norwood hopes for Man Utd future

Scunthorpe United loan signing Oliver Norwood still wants a future at parent club Manchester United.

The midfielder moved to Scunthorpe yesterday.

Norwood told the Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph: "To make it in the Manchester United first team, it has always been my dream.

"It is every kid’s dream. Realistically, will it happen? I am not sure but I’d like to give it my best shot, come here, get the games, do the best I can and see where that takes me. I have been in the Reserves now for two full seasons - this would have been my third - and I think it is getting a bit easy for me because we are playing against the same teams every year. You are not really challenging yourself."

Doncaster snap up Man Utd defender Brown

Doncaster Rovers have snapped up Manchester United defender Reece Brown.

Brown has joined Doncaster Rovers on a month's loan.

The 19-year-old defender went into Sean O'Driscoll's squad for last night's home game against Nottingham Forest.

Man Utd Brazilian signing Gladstony joins FC Twente on-loan

Manchester United signing Gladstony has joined FC Twente on-loan.

The young Brazilian has signed for United from Desportivo Brasil and has just joined Twente on-loan this week.

Gladstony turned 18 this month and will play on a long-term loan at Twente with the view to gaining a Dutch passport so to avoid the strict UK work permit laws.

The youngster's former teammate, Rafael Leao, is already playing for United reserves.

FC Twente and United struck a collaboration agreement at the end of last season.

Newcastle close signing of winger Obertan

Newcastle United have completed the signing of Manchester United winger Gabriel Obertan.

Obertan has joined Toon on a five-year contract.

Obertan, whose first team chances with United were limited during his two years with them, is relishing the prospect of regular football with Newcastle.

"I have come here with a lot of ambition," he told Sky Sports News. "I just want to play football."

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew was delighted to have landed a long-term transfer target.

He said: "It's good news for us. He is a player we have been after for some time.

"With Wayne Routledge moving on there was an opportunity to bring him in.

"With his pace, power and versatility he is going to be an important player for us."

Obertan to join Newcastle in days

Gabriel Obertan is on his way to Newcastle United.

The Daily Mail says Obertan has agreed a five-year contract with Newcastle and will complete his move to Tyneside next week.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew had targeted the French Under-21 international, who asked to leave Old Trafford in January.

Obertan, 22, has discussed personal terms with Newcastle and will sign on Monday for a fee of around £3m.

Robbie Brady on loan to Hull City

Robbie Brady has been snapped up by Hull City.

Brady has joined Hull City on loan for the rest of the year.

The Irish youngster becomes the latest Red to link up with the Tigers, where he will be reunited with Corry Evans, Joe Dudgeon, Cameron Stewart and James Chester.

Brady featured in the Reserves' opening pre-season friendly at Curzon Ashton and is a versatile midfielder who can also play at full-back.

John O'Shea leaves Manchester United for four-year deal at Sunderland

Sunderland have conmpleted the signing of a second Manchester United player this summer as John O'Shea has joined Wes Brown in moving to the Stadium of Light, with the Irishman penning a four-year deal at the Stadium of Light.

The 30-year-old has moved to the Black Cats for an undisclosed fee and will remain a Sunderland player until the summer of 2015.

O'Shea will link up with ex-United captain Steve Bruce on Wearside, as well as his former team-mates Brown, Kieran Richardson, Phil Bardsley and Fraizer Campbell.

Speaking to the club's official website about the move, O'Shea said: "Once I'd heard reports about the club and the people here, the ambitions and what the manager was all about, it was the only place I was going to come to."

Bruce is delighted that the Irish international agreed a move to Sunderland and is hopeful his experience will benefit the squad this season.

He said: "John has been a solid, consistent part of Manchester United's squad for well over a decade which goes to show the fantastic pedigree of player we have signed.

"He is a wonderful professional both on and off the field and his wealth of experience and versatility will be great attributes for us. I'm delighted with the players we've been able to secure ahead of the new season."

Sir Alex Ferguson also paid tribute to his outgoing defender, who had been at Old Trafford for 12 years, and believes the move to Wearside is right for him.

Sir Alex told Manchester United's official website: "John has been an outstanding servant to the club, since he broke into the first team almost a decade ago.

"His versatility, calmness under pressure and his commitment to the cause at United means that fans will remember him with great affection.

"John has won so many medals – and has deserved every one of them. He epitomises our club’s approach as a team. After so many years of service to United, I’m pleased that John has found a career opportunity which will deliver the number of games he deserves.

"We wish John every success in his new life. Steve Bruce is a manager that knows how to blend youth and experience and I’m sure he has John earmarked for a senior role in trying to take Sunderland on from their finish last season."

Sunderland complete signing of Wes Brown

Sunderland have completed the capture of Wes Brown from Manchester United.

The 31-year old has ended his 15-year relationship with the Red Devils by signing a four-year deal with the Black Cats after passing a medical and agreeing personal terms.

Sunderland initially made a three-player bid for Brown, John O’Shea and Darron Gibson and although that was turned down, the Wearside club have secured the first of the three and are expected to unveil O’Shea in the next 24 hours.

Youngster Nicky Ajose joins Peterborough

Nicky Ajose has signed a four-year deal with Peterborough United.

The 19-year old has departed English champions Manchester United for the Championship club who had been after the winger for a little while.

Ajose becomes the third player to land at London Road this week from Old Trafford, following the loan deals of Ryan Tunnicliffe and Scott Wootton, and manager Darren Ferguson, son of Sir Alex, is excited about the signing.

"Nicky has good pace, is two-footed and a very good finisher,” he said.

"He has a lot of potential, has good pedigree and was successful during his loan spell with Bury last season, scoring a lot of goals in League Two.

"Craig Mackail-Smith has left and I am not going to be putting any pressure on the lad to be the replacement or anything like that, but he has that pace, he plays on the shoulder and he can also link play.

"He can play wide if we went to a three up top and I believe he is very good signing for the club."

Peterborough confirm deal for Man Utd pair Wootton, Tunnicliffe

Peterborough United have confirmed the signing of Manchester United pair Ryan Tunnicliffe and Scott Wootton for undisclosed loans.

Midfielder Tunnicliffe, 18, and 19-year-old defender Wootton have yet to make their first-team United debuts.

Wootton, who switched to the Red Devils from the Liverpool academy in 2007, played nine times during a loan spell at Tranmere last season.

Posh chairman Darragh MacAnthony confirmed the deals on Twitter, saying: "Gaffer just told me two United lads signed on loan, Tunnicliffe & Wooton signed up."

Ferguson took a number of United players on loan during his time as Preston boss.

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."