Manchester United are closing in on their first summer signing. Just a day after Michael Carrick has been appointed as the club’s new permanent manager, having impressed on an interim bases since January, work is progressing on improving the squad.
It is no secret that Carrick is on the mark for a new midfielder this summer, with Casemiro calling time on four mixed seasons at Old Trafford.
The trophy-laden Brazilian will depart the club this summer, which will see his eye-watering £350,000-a-week wages be freed up.
Atalanta midfielder Ederson and Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali are reported two of the midfield transfer wishlist, and the former is close to joining.
According to multiple outlets in Italy, including SportItalia, United have agreed a £46million fee with the Serie A side to sign Ederson.
According to multiple outlets in Italy, including SportItalia, United have agreed a £46million fee with the Serie A side to sign Ederson.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Newcastle want around £86m to sell Tonali but United are only willing to commit to £70m.
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