Ederson signs new Atalanta deal after United pull out
It's official. Ederson has signed a new contract with Atalanta, shutting the door on a move to Old Trafford (2) (5). United walked away from the deal at the final stage, reportedly over concerns flagged in the midfielder's medical assessment. Atalanta were left stunned by the sudden reversal. A £35m deal for Youri Tielemans is already done, but losing a target this late in the window stings.
Fredricson dropped, Celtic move close
Academy defender Tyler Fredricson has been left out of Michael Carrick's squad as a permanent transfer to Celtic nears completion (1). The defender is being moved on as the squad reshapes.
Neco Williams on United's radar
United are tracking Nottingham Forest full-back Neco Williams this summer (4) (8). He can play both right-back and left-back, which is where he has featured most for Forest over the last couple of seasons. A Transfer Insider podcast described him as a versatile option drawing interest from multiple Premier League clubs.
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Riise: Ryerson 'perfect' for United
John Arne Riise has gone public with a ringing endorsement of Borussia Dortmund's Julian Ryerson. "He would be perfect for Manchester United," Riise said. "He's powerful, strong, quick in the challenge and brilliant both offensively and defensively. He's one of the best full-backs in the world. So please, yes!" (3) A public pitch, not a done deal, but the connection is now out there.
Camavinga links surface
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed United's interest in Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga (7). A long shot, but the kind of ambition that shows the club are thinking big this window.
Tielemans done, Scholes has his say
Youri Tielemans has completed his move from Aston Villa for £35m on a five-year deal (6). Paul Scholes weighed in with cautious praise, though his full take is worth hearing, he sees risk in how the Belgian fits the system.
Fan reactions
A post doing the rounds on the subreddit is a message from Brazilian twins to Andrey Santos, a playful nod to the young midfielder's roots after his move to United. The thread shows a fanbase in good spirits, enjoying the human side of a busy window.
