Man Utd moves: Hojlund to Napoli, Ederson deal agreed, Fernandes talks paused
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Napoli complete Rasmus Hojlund’s permanent transfer in a £43.2m package, with £38m of that effectively offsetting United’s outlay on Atalanta midfielder Ederson. United moved him on after Benjamin Sesko’s arrival, and further exits are expected at Old Trafford.
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United agree a €45m package with Atalanta for Ederson. Focus is set to shift to West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes, while Roma push to sign Mason Greenwood, from which United are due a sell-on. United also confirm Hojlund’s permanent move to Napoli, with a total of €50m received including the loan fee.
Title suggests United plan a bid for an Everton player as part of a new transfer strategy, but the article text provides no further details.
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