Amorim payout: €19.3m
Sacking Ruben Amorim cost United a staggering €19.3 million, far more than previously thought. Portuguese outlets record.pt and abola.pt both report the final severance figure, a hefty hit to the club's finances heading into a crucial summer window (1) (2).
Ederson deal: 'We move'
United are closing in on Atalanta midfielder Ederson for £38m. A Carrington insider told Stretty News: "We move", signalling the club is pushing to finalise this as the first summer signing despite some reports of hesitation (5) (6). The Brazilian is seen as the long-term Casemiro replacement.
Rashford domino effect
Fabrizio Romano reports that Anthony Gordon's potential move to Barcelona could directly impact Marcus Rashford's future. Barcelona have already shown reluctance to trigger Rashford's permanent clause, but if Gordon lands at Camp Nou instead, it reshapes the market for your forward (3).
City lead Anderson race
Manchester City are ahead in the chase for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, but United remain in the hunt. A midfield rebuild is clearly on, with Ederson, Alex Scott, and Anderson all linked this week (4).
Fan reactions
The Ederson news is dominating the conversation. Most fans are buzzing about finally landing a proper Casemiro successor, though a few eyebrows were raised at the £38m fee. That Amorim payout figure has also gone down badly, £16.7m in the UK press, even higher in Portugal, with supporters questioning how much the failed appointment really cost. Main thread here.
