Overview
- Atalanta confirmed on July 19 that Ederson has signed new terms after Manchester United halted a roughly £38m move following concerns in the player’s medical.
- Fabrizio Romano said United will not reopen the Ederson pursuit and that the club has held agent-level contacts over Manu Koné but made no formal bid to Roma.
- Reports on July 20 say Roma expect offers above about €50m for Koné and are preparing to consider proposals while other clubs are linked, leaving any United approach competitive and unresolved.
- United have already completed three summer signings — Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Karl Darlow — and Michael Carrick still wants a third, defensive, ball-carrying midfielder to protect the back line.
- The club appears to be conserving funds for a single larger signing this window while moving younger squad members on, with Tyler Fredricson close to leaving and Radek Vitek open to loan or permanent moves.