Man Utd news: Michael Carrick's fifth transfer confirmed as Alex Scott move takes new twist

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Manchester United have enjoyed a busy start to the summer transfer window as Michael Carrick begins to shape his squad. The new boss has been strengthening his team as the club looks to continue their successful end to last season.

United have already brought in midfielders Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans to address a key area of the pitch. Casemiro’s departure at the end of his contract and Manuel Ugarte’s injury during the World Cup made midfield a priority and the club have continued to be linked with other targets .

Bournemouth’s Alex Scott is among them following his impressive displays for the Cherries. However, United face competition from Chelsea for the 22-year-old’s signature.

Meanwhile, the club have announced the signing of teenage goalkeeper Kit Margetson, becoming the second shot-stopper to arrive at Old Trafford this summer. Here, Mirror Football looks at some of the biggest headlines surrounding United.

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United have completed the signing of former Swansea City starlet Kit Margetson. The 20-year-old goalkeeper arrives after reaching the end of his contract with the Swans last month.

Margetson spent last season on loan at Connah's Quay Nomads, helping the club reach the European spots in the Cymru Premier. He becomes the club’s fifth summer signing under Michael Carrick, following Santos, Telemans, experienced goalkeeper Karl Darlow and former Tottenham Hotspur youngster Tynan Thompson.

A club statement read: "Manchester United have agreed the signing of exciting young goalkeeper Kit Margetson, subject to registration. The 20-year-old was most recently at Swansea City, a club he’d been with since under-15s.

“Last season, he had his first taste of senior football on loan at Connah's Quay Nomads and kept 10 clean sheets in 34 appearances, helping the Welsh side to qualify for European competition. Margetson has also earned youth international caps for Wales and made his Under-21s debut against Belarus in March. Everyone at United would like to welcome Kit to the club and wish him the very best of luck for the future."

Margetson is the latest goalkeeper to join the club after Darlow, who was snapped up as a free agent from Leeds to be an experienced backup to Senne Lammens. Meanwhile, Andre Onana has returned to Trabzonspor on loan and both Radek Vitek and Altay Bayindir are also set to leave this summer.

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United could face a twist in their pursuit of Bournemouth’s Alex Scott as Chelsea plot their next steps. The 22-year-old featured in 37 league games as the club qualified for Europe for the first time in their history.

Sky Sports Germany reports that Chelsea are considering submitting a second offer for Scott. The west London club reportedly had an initial £64m bid rejected by Bournemouth, who have stated that the midfielder is not for sale.

Scott has given interested sides hope by rejecting a new Bournemouth contract. However, United have also been linked with Roma’s Manu Kone, Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni and Brighton’s Carlos Baleba as the club weigh up midfield targets.