Manchester United Agree Double Deal and Sell Radek Vitek to Middlesbrough

Manchester United have reached an agreement to sell defender Radek Vitek to Middlesbrough for £14 million, according to reporting from The Sun and BBC.

Medical examinations have been booked for the players involved in the move. The transfer of Vitek marks a permanent exit for the defender, who is joining a Middlesbrough side that has been actively targeting United and Tottenham Hotspur players to bolster its squad, as reported by the Yorkshire Post.

Radek Vitek Transfer to Middlesbrough

The financial terms of the Vitek deal center on a £14 million fee. The Sun reports that Manchester United negotiated a huge sell-on clause into the contract, ensuring the club profits from any future transfer of the defender from the Championship side.

Vitek’s departure is part of a broader squad clear-out. The Sun characterized the exit of a separate goalkeeper involved in United’s recent dealings as a flop keeper being flogged to balance the books.

Manchester United Summer Sales Strategy

The sale of Vitek and the accompanying double deal are part of a wider effort to streamline the roster.

Middlesbrough Squad Recruitment

Middlesbrough has targeted specific profiles from top-flight clubs to improve its competitiveness. According to the Yorkshire Post, the club has lined up targets from both Manchester United and Spurs, with Vitek serving as a primary acquisition in the defensive line.

The Yorkshire Post also noted that Middlesbrough is managing its own roster transitions, with a forward duo set to depart the club to make room for incoming talent.