Overview
- Reports say Manchester United have progressed a deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson and that the transfer is awaiting final board approval, with Fabrizio Romano cited as the main source for that status.
- Former United players Patrice Evra and Louis Saha have publicly urged the club to target Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen as their next signing, calling him a transformational option for the attack.
- Osimhen has strong recent form—scoring around 22 league goals last season and a prolific record since leaving Napoli—but Galatasaray are reported to value him at about €150m and he is under contract through 2029, making any move costly and complex.
- United’s summer plan goes beyond one signing and includes at least two midfielders plus a left-back and left-winger, with INEOS-backed spending last year and talk of a much bigger budget shaping expectations for this window.
- Key next steps to watch are the club board’s sign-off on Ederson, Galatasaray’s stance on Osimhen’s price, and interest from rival clubs that could push up costs or end any prospective deal.