Ederson to United close to done
Manchester United are closing in on Ederson and the deal could be finalised within 48 hours (1). Manager Raffaele Palladino has effectively acknowledged the midfielder is on his way out. Losing your midfield engine right as the window opens, it stings. The 6ft Brazilian has been tailor-made for the Premier League and United know it.
Sarri free after Lazio exit
Maurizio Sarri has officially resolved his contract with Lazio and is now free to join Atalanta (2). Talks are already in the final stages. It is a sharp tactical pivot from the Gasperini era, but Sarri's brand of structured possession could be exactly what this squad needs after a flat 7th-place finish.
Fan reactions
The mood around Bergamo is restless. While the Sarri and Ederson news dominates, fans are also tracking the rumoured exit of sporting director Tony D'Amico to Roma. One supporter summed up the recent turmoil with a long reflection on the ill-fated Juric tenure, describing it as a cathartic vent. Read more on r/Atalanta
