Man Utd weigh Bruno future as Ederson nears and Mateus Fernandes bid planned
Atalanta plan for Ederson’s €45m transfer to Manchester United, eyeing replacements Jashari and Ricci, and sounding out Forest right-back Nicolò Savona amid a likely switch to Sarri’s 4-3-3.
Bruno Fernandes, already Premier League Player of the Season and FWA winner, is shortlisted for PFA Player of the Year. Kobbie Mainoo makes Young Player shortlist. Winners announced on August 25 in Manchester.
United remain interested in Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni and could table an offer, while Liverpool open talks for Yan Diomande.
Ralf Rangnick wants Manchester United head scout Christopher Vivell and Southampton’s Johannes Spors at Milan, seeking control and a swift decision, with Oliver Glasner and Mauricio Pochettino in frame.
United have opened talks to sign an ‘unstoppable’ goalscoring winger likened to Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford, as Carrick seeks more attacking threat.
Journalist Luke Edwards says Newcastle have had no contact from United over Lewis Hall and no exit request. Despite Hall’s frustration, United’s priorities lie elsewhere for now.
Carrick eyes a summer refresh with Ederson close. Keeps include Lammens, Dalot, Shaw, Maguire, Fernandes, Mainoo, Sesko, Mbeumo, Cunha, Amad. Question marks over Onana, De Ligt, Martinez, Mount, Rashford and others.
Glazers consider selling individual stakes, but Sheikh Jassim is unlikely to join forces with Sir Jim Ratcliffe or buy a minority share. United progress on pitch under Carrick and target Ederson.
CEO Omar Berrada says ‘we’d like him to stay’ but admits uncertainty over Bruno Fernandes, who has mixed messages on future. United plan disciplined summer deals, with Ederson agreed and Tom Heaton re-signing.
United prepare a bid for West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes after agreeing Ederson. Hammers want about £80m, but the 21-year-old, who idolises Bruno Fernandes, is keen on Old Trafford. Arsenal and PSG also linked.
Omar Berrada outlines a clear plan to mirror last summer’s blend of Premier League and overseas signings. Ederson set to join, with interest in Tchouameni, Mateus Fernandes, Baleba and a new striker, plus a left-back.
Trabzonspor hold daily talks to buy Andre Onana after his loan. Third-choice Tom Heaton signs a new one-year deal. Ederson move from Atalanta nears as Michael Carrick shapes United’s squad.
United have held talks with Dusan Vlahovic’s camp over a free transfer as the Juventus striker nears contract expiry. Wages near £266k a week, offering a cost-effective way to bolster attack.
Man United winger Amad Diallo hits late winner as Ivory Coast beat France 2-1 in Nantes. Cherki opened, Doue equalised then assisted Diallo. Didier Deschamps calls it a ‘wake-up call’ ahead of the World Cup.
