Man Utd Will Sign Ederson Unless Something Crazy Happens

Manchester United will complete the signing of a world-class player they want this summer 'unless something crazy happens', according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

The season may have only ended one week ago, but Man United are already making moves in the transfer market ahead of the summer window officially opening on June 15.

The Red Devils face the extra hindrance of the 2026 World Cup in their bid to bring in new talent this summer, but it appears as though some of their priority targets are players not making the trip to North America in the next weeks.

One of the club's primary focuses during the close season is to give new manager Michael Carrick a strong central midfield for their return to Champions League football next term.

With Casemiro's exit already confirmed and Manuel Ugarte up for sale, Kobbie Mainoo could be left as the only senior, specialist option in the position come the start of next season.

As a result, United are said to be targeting up to three new players in the position should the Uruguayan go, with the club considering signing two more options alongside an elite replacement for Casemiro.

Romano: Man United Will Almost Definitely Sign Ederson

Romano reported on Thursday that Man United were 'very close' to an agreement to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson, as the club look to begin their midfield rebuild.

The 'world-class' Brazilian has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent weeks, with the big positive about signing the 26-year-old the fact that he can link up with them at the start of pre-season after missing out on a spot in Carlo Ancelott's World Cup squad.

Providing the latest on the move on Sunday afternoon, via his YouTube channel, Romano said:

"Ederson to Man United on player side is done, just waiting on these final touches between the two clubs. The sporting director, Cristiano Giuntoli, is obviously going to be very important in order to prepare this deal with Manchester United to close the numbers of this deal as well.

"It's not going to be as was reported at the beginning, from Italy, [a fee of] more than €50m, it was never going to be the case. Man United hope to close this deal at around €40-45m. They are working again on these final touches, but I expect for sure Ederson to be a Man United player, unless something crazy happens."

Which Other Midfielders are Man United Targeting?

Reports from Italy this month have suggested that Carrick also wants to bring in Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali as a potential Casemiro replacement, with one outlet suggesting that an agreement was close with the Magpies over a deal.

That remains to be seen given they reportedly value him at around the €100m mark, with the Red Devils surely wanting to negotiate a lower deal for the Italy international.

Romano has previously claimed that Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni is the club's 'dream' Casemiro replacement, and he could be available for £70m if Los Blancos green-light an exit after their presidential process.

As well as Tonali and Tchouameni, Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson is their top midfield target, but his price tag and preference to join Manchester City mean a transfer is unlikely, as things stand.

United are also interested in West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes, following the Irons' relegation to the Championship, with the player keen to join and Bruno Fernandes a big fan of his 21-year-old Portuguese compatriot."

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