Ederson to United: Palladino all but confirms it
Atalanta boss Raffaele Palladino has publicly hinted that Ederson is close to joining Manchester United. "Such a big club," Palladino said, effectively confirming what multiple outlets now report: a verbal agreement is in place and this is happening. (1) (3) (4)
The details piling up
Matteo Moretto reports United have reached a club-to-club agreement for Ederson as their first summer signing. He is being lined up as Casemiro's replacement. One United insider described the Brazilian as the "strongest midfielder in the world." Talks have moved fast. (4) (5) (6)
De Roon in Netherlands preliminary squad
Marten de Roon is reportedly in Ronald Koeman's 40-man preliminary World Cup squad. The expectation is that he will travel in a "special role." A well-earned nod for a player who keeps delivering for your club. (2)
Fiorentina 1–1 Atalanta: a point in Florence
Atalanta came away with a draw at the Artemio Franchi. Ex-Atalanta man Piccoli scored for Fiorentina, Comuzzo turned one into his own net for your equaliser, and Christiansen made several key saves to keep the hosts level. Not the win you wanted, but a point on the road. (7)
