Man Utd close on Ederson, move for Andrey Santos
Brazil exit as Haaland scores twice in a 2-1 win for Norway. Cunha won a penalty but Guimaraes missed, Neymar netted a late spot-kick in his final international goal. England await Norway in the quarters.
Pumas midfielder Pedro Vite, linked with Man Utd and Aston Villa, has shone at the World Cup. Mexican pundit says he was consistent in Liga MX but has hit a new level, boosting chances of a summer move.
Agent Martín Rodríguez Nader warns Sporting will demand top money for Maxi Araújo. United tracked the Uruguay winger, who has an €80m clause, but Sporting don’t sell cheaply and control the situation.
Man Utd have approached Chelsea’s Andrey Santos and plan a bid. Ederson set to join for €44m after the World Cup. Carrick targets midfield reinforcements amid Casemiro’s exit and Ugarte’s injury.
Ruben Amorim, after a tough 14 months ending with United’s 15th-place finish in 2024/25, says reviving AC Milan is an even bigger challenge than his Old Trafford stint.
United monitor PSG’s Lucas Hernandez for left-back or centre-back, with PSG open to offers, but the 30-year-old wants to stay at PSG and will not push to leave despite a limited role.
United confirm scholarships for Kai Rooney and Jacey Carrick, both 16, joining the Professional Development Phase alongside six others as they aim for future professional deals at Old Trafford.
United ‘dream’ of Tchouameni to replace Casemiro, but Real Madrid will not sell unless he asks to leave, like Casemiro did. Fee touted at £103m. The France midfielder has a thigh injury at the World Cup.
Man Utd hold strong interest in Bournemouth winger Rayan after his breakout and Brazil starts. Cherries resist a 2026/27 exit, with a €100m clause active in 2027. United could test resolve with a big bid.
Man Utd have a fee and terms agreed for Atalanta’s Ederson, with a full UK medical to follow after Brazil’s World Cup. Deal not complete yet. Elsewhere, Spurs eye Rafael Leao and Newcastle track Kofane.
