Overview
- Sky Sports on Wednesday reported United are intensifying work on a shortlist that features Atalanta’s Ederson and West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes, with plans to add at least two midfielders.
- Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi said Tuesday the club has received no official offers for Ederson, only interest, and suggested moves are unlikely before the season ends.
- Journalist Ben Jacobs said talk of agreed terms or a United bid for Ederson is premature, a view echoed by Sky Sports coverage pushing back on “agreement” claims.
- West Ham’s valuation for Fernandes is reported at about £84 million, though several outlets note a relegation drop could soften the fee after the season finishes.
- United’s push follows Casemiro confirming he will leave this summer, with the club preparing a broader rebuild that could include another midfielder if Manuel Ugarte departs.