Man Utd scrap Ederson deal, move for Manu Kone
Harry Maguire reveals he was born Jacob Harry and switched to Harry Jacob at 18 to avoid ‘Jakey’. The United defender remains key under Michael Carrick after over 250 club appearances.
Graeme Souness criticises United’s Kobbie Mainoo, saying he ‘doesn’t know the position’ and was overlooked by England despite selection, as Tuchel preferred other midfield options.
United academy goalkeeper Darlington Chichoro Osuchukwu, 16, leaves Old Trafford to join Athletic Club. The Spain U17 call-up cites Athletic’s goalkeeper pathway and bids farewell to United.
United eye further signings after Santos, Tielemans and Darlow. Villa keep Morgan Rogers clause details under wraps, while Marcus Rashford’s £40m exit clause at United expired on 15 July.
United target a third midfielder after Tielemans and Santos, with Roma’s Manu Kone leading a shortlist also featuring Alex Scott and Eduardo Camavinga. Reported fee about €55m as Chelsea monitor.
United scrap a £35m deal for Atalanta’s Ederson after medical concerns post-World Cup, and the Brazilian signs a new Atalanta contract. United have added Youri Tielemans, Andrey Santos and Karl Darlow.
Opinion piece hints a £75m midfielder ‘only wants Man Utd’, comparing him to Kobbie Mainoo. No concrete details provided.
Andrey Santos is named in United’s Helsinki squad to face Wrexham, with Maguire and Mbeumo involved. Darlow and Benjamin Sesko stay in England to build fitness, while Youri Tielemans is on holiday.
Speculative look at United’s pursuit of the next big midfield talent after missing Jude Bellingham in 2020, amid a summer focused on midfield signings.
