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Ederson deal uncertainty exposes Manchester United's stuttering summer window

Manchester United agreed a fee with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson last month, but contradicting reports over whether the deal has collapsed have cast doubt over a transfer window that has already seen the club miss out on Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes.

Football Jul 11

Garnacho absent from Chelsea pre-season as United eye £4.3m sell-on windfall

Alejandro Garnacho was not present at Chelsea's first pre-season session under Xabi Alonso at Cobham this week, with the club reportedly willing to sell the Argentine winger less than a year after his £40m arrival from Manchester United.

Football Jul 11

Manchester United set to pocket £13m from Greenwood sale as Atletico and Fenerbahce circle

Manchester United stand to receive up to £13.3m this summer through a sell-on clause inserted into Mason Greenwood's 2024 move to Marseille, with Atletico Madrid and Fenerbahce both having agreed deals for the forward.

Football Jul 11

Manchester United close in on £50m Santos signing to fill Casemiro's midfield void

Manchester United have agreed a deal worth around £50m with Chelsea for Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos, 22, whose ground-duel success rate of 67.8% last season dwarfed those of Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo, and Bruno Fernandes.

Football Jul 11

Tchouaméni signs Real Madrid extension to 2031 as Mourinho backs long-term rebuild

Aurélien Tchouaméni has committed to Real Madrid until 2031, extending his contract by three years. The renewal, confirmed by Matteo Moretto and Marca, comes with José Mourinho's approval as the new head coach reshapes his squad.

Football Jul 11

Man United's midfield backup plan: Four targets if Ederson deal collapses over knee concern

Manchester United's £38m move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson is under threat after medical tests raised concerns over a previous meniscus injury. With Manuel Ugarte also ruled out long-term and Casemiro gone, United are weighing alternatives including Alex Scott, Manu Kone, Joao Gomes, and Aurelien Tchouameni.

Football Jul 11

Man City sign Leicester teenager Jeremy Monga in £10m deal to join pre-season tour

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of 17-year-old Jeremy Monga from Leicester City in a £10million deal with add-ons. The midfielder-winger, one of the youngest players ever to appear in the Premier League, has signed a five-year contract at the Etihad.

Football Jul 11

PSG eyeing Ferran Torres ahead of France-Spain World Cup semi-final

As France and Spain prepare to face off in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, PSG are reportedly in talks to sign Barcelona forward Ferran Torres, seen as a potential successor to Gonçalo Ramos.

Football Jul 11

United insist £38m Ederson deal is alive despite knee scare and collapse reports

Manchester United have denied that their move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson has collapsed, despite reports of a knee problem discovered during his medical. The club does not consider the deal off, with a £48m move for Andrey Santos also progressing.

Football Jul 11

Kieran Tierney's blunt reaction to Odegaard's £4m Arsenal wage revealed in documentary

Kieran Tierney was visibly stunned by Martin Odegaard's reported £4 million annual salary after the Norwegian completed his permanent £30 million move from Real Madrid to Arsenal in 2021, joking about it directly to his team-mate on camera.

Football Jul 11

Orlando Gill confirms release clause as United close in on £100m midfield double deal

Manchester United are edging toward two midfield signings worth close to £100m, while Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill has confirmed he holds a release clause amid reported interest from Old Trafford.

Football Jul 11

Manchester United close in on £168m midfield rebuild as Carrick targets Alex Scott

Manchester United are reshaping their midfield this summer, with Ederson's £38.8m move from Atalanta nearing completion and Andrey Santos already secured from Chelsea for £50m. Bournemouth's Alex Scott is now identified as the marquee addition Carrick's squad still needs.

Football Jul 11

Klopp reveals private jet meeting that failed to lure Mbappe away from PSG to Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp has confirmed Liverpool's pursuit of Kylian Mbappe during his Monaco days, describing a private jet meeting with the forward's family that ultimately ended with the Frenchman signing for Paris Saint-Germain. Paris FC winger Moses Simon has also revealed he came close to joining the Reds between 2016 and 2018.

Football Jul 11

Ederson medical concern delays United signing as De Ligt returns to Carrington

Manchester United's £38.3m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson remains on hold after a medical raised concerns over a knee injury, while centre-back Matthijs de Ligt is back at Carrington on an individual programme following back surgery.

Football Jul 11

Scholes and Butt cast doubt on United's £50m Santos deal as medical takes place

Manchester United are on the verge of signing Andrey Santos for £50m after the Chelsea midfielder underwent a medical, but Old Trafford legends Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt have publicly questioned whether the 22-year-old is ready to start under Michael Carrick.

Football Jul 11

United close in on Ederson and Santos as £80m Alex Scott bid targets midfield gap

Manchester United are nearing deals for Atalanta's Ederson and Chelsea's Andrey Santos, but head coach Michael Carrick is still pushing for a marquee addition, with Bournemouth's Alex Scott identified as the £80m target to complete a revamped midfield.

Football Jul 11

Arsenal close in on Tzolis in £35m deal as Guimaraes reveals reasons for wanting Emirates move

Arsenal are nearing a £35m agreement for Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis, a self-declared Gunners fan, while Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes has made clear his desire to join Mikel Arteta's Premier League champions.

Football Jul 11

Kai Rooney and Jacey Carrick among Man United scholars heading to Germany for pre-season

Manchester United's academy PDP squad, including first-year scholars Kai Rooney and Jacey Carrick, will travel to Germany next week for a pre-season camp featuring friendlies against TSV 1860 Munich U17s and FC Nurnberg U19s on July 17.

Football Jul 11

Man United's £38m Ederson signing in doubt after knee issue emerges in medical

Manchester United are reportedly set to abandon their £38m move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson after an underlying knee problem was flagged during a medical examination in the UK, though some reports suggest the deal is still alive.

Football Jul 10

Manchester United abandon £38m Ederson transfer after knee injury concern emerges

Manchester United have walked away from a £38million deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson, more than a month after agreeing personal terms, with an underlying knee injury understood to have ended the move.

Football Jul 10