Sarri in, Palladino out
It's happening. Maurizio Sarri is set to sign as Atalanta's new manager, replacing Raffaele Palladino. The deal is in its final stages and only signatures are missing (3). Fabrizio Romano reports the contract has already been agreed (1). For a club that just finished 7th and ended the season with a flat 1–1 draw against Fiorentina, this is the reset button being hit hard.
Ederson to United: the details
Manchester United are closing in on Ederson after face-to-face talks with the player's camp. The deal isn't done yet, but it's moving fast (1). Losing your best midfielder right as a new manager walks in is not ideal timing. But this one has felt inevitable for weeks.
De Roon's World Cup shot
Marten de Roon is rated as a strong candidate for the Netherlands' World Cup squad. After another consistent season in Bergamo, the 34-year-old could get the international stage he deserves. One bright thread in a chaotic summer.
Fan-reaktioner
The mood is bittersweet. Fans are tipping their caps to Palladino for steadying the ship after a rocky period, with gratitude for the Champions League run and the fight in Coppa Italia. But there's also real excitement about Sarri, the kind of appointment that signals ambition. Read the reactions here
