Manchester United have secured personal terms with Atalanta midfielder Ederson. The Brazilian will sign a five-year contract. The fee is €40.5m upfront plus €4.5m in add-ons. Completion is delayed until late June.
United have turned to West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes as their next target. The 21-year-old Portuguese midfielder is valued at £80m. West Ham have approved his sale after relegation. Arsenal and Liverpool are also monitoring the situation.
Fabrizio Romano confirmed United are considering Fernandes but have not made a firm bid. The club is exploring alternatives like Aurelien Tchouameni. Real Madrid are unwilling to sell the French international. United may wait for market shifts before committing.
Michael Carrick’s transfer plan includes five signings. Alongside Fernandes, United are linked with Brighton’s Carlos Baleba and Newcastle’s Lewis Hall. Rasmus Hojlund has left the club. High-profile exits like Marcus Rashford and Andre Onana will fund the summer rebuild.
Carrick is prioritising youth integration. Kobbie Mainoo and Shea Lacey have already been given first-team opportunities. The manager wants to avoid blocking academy pathways while strengthening the squad for Champions League football.
