Man Utd close in on Ederson as Carrick targets midfield and defence
United agree £35m plus add-ons for Atalanta’s Brazil midfielder Ederson on a four-year deal, first signing under Michael Carrick as midfield revamp begins after Casemiro’s exit.
Liverpool keep 15-year-old winger Josh Abe with a scholarship despite interest from Man United and Chelsea. The U18 standout, recovering from a knee injury, is set for a pro deal at 17.
Report links a Fiorentina-Lazio swap involving Christos Mandas and ex-Man Utd goalkeeper David De Gea, though De Gea’s salary could block any move to Lazio.
Kevin Keegan, reflecting on the 1995-96 title race and his ‘I will love it’ rant, says he does not like Man Utd legend Sir Alex Ferguson but respects his achievements.
Keeper Andre Onana plans to report for Man United pre-season after his Trabzonspor loan. A permanent move is uncertain due to wages and fee, and United still aim to offload him amid Lammens’ rise.
Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle have asked about Marcus Rashford, but he prefers a Barcelona return after his loan. Man United are open to talks, yet Barca will not decide until later in the window.
Man United confirm Rasmus Hojlund’s permanent sale to Napoli after last season’s loan. The Dane scored 26 in 95 for United after joining in 2023, having initially been billed an ‘exceptional talent’.
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United consider Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall, could cost £50m+, and weigh £80m move for West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes as Carrick targets midfield and defensive reinforcements.
Scotland boss Steve Clarke calls up Man Utd youngster Tyler Fletcher to replace injured Billy Gilmour, preferring him over Lennon Miller, Connor Barron and Andy Irving after impressive training.
United weigh move for West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen, valued around £40m-£50m, with Champions League lure and vacant No 20 shirt seen as advantages amid Chelsea interest.
After Tuchel omitted him from England’s World Cup squad, Man United’s Harry Maguire is set to guest on ‘The Rest is Football’ in the US. United push on with transfers, including Éderson from Atalanta.
United eye Borussia Dortmund defender Waldemar Anton for about £35m after extensive scouting, with doubts over Lisandro Martínez and Matthijs de Ligt and competition from Aston Villa.
Simon Stone says it would be a ‘major shock’ if Manuel Ugarte stayed. Signed for £42m in 2024, the midfielder is up for sale after limited minutes under Carrick, with Galatasaray and Ajax linked.
United make contact over AC Milan winger Rafael Leao despite Arsenal links, assessing him amid questions over Matheus Cunha’s role and potential addition of an attacking left-back like Lewis Hall.
United offered Sevilla’s Lucien Agoume for around £21m as Carrick seeks a Casemiro replacement, while progress continues on a £34m deal for Atalanta’s Ederson and interest in Tonali and Wharton.
