TransferMirror FootballUnverified source· 4 Aug 2026
Man Utd close in on Vitek sale to Middlesbrough
Carrick's bench decision signals Vitek's exit as Middlesbrough talks advance.
R. Vítek
player
Player
Radek Vitek
Position
Goalkeeper
From
Manchester United
To
Middlesbrough
What happened. Manchester United are in advanced talks with Middlesbrough over the permanent sale of goalkeeper Radek Vitek, who was left on the bench in the recent friendly against Atletico Madrid.
- Vitek, 22, impressed on loan at Bristol City last season.
- United will include a sell-on clause and buy-back option.
- No fee has been reported yet.
Vitek is seeking regular game time and is ready to leave, with a move to the Riverside imminent.
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