Ederson deal agreed
Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson, according to Saturday's gossip columns (9). The Brazilian has been your top midfield target all window, and it looks like INEOS have got their man. Talks were held and swift progress was made, Fabrizio Romano says United have been "on a mission" to land him (1) (4). With Casemiro already gone and Manuel Ugarte set to be sold, this is the midfield rebuild you've been waiting for.
Hjulmand could follow
Sporting CP captain Morten Hjulmand might be available on a cut-price deal this summer, and United are in pole position ahead of rival clubs (5). A double swoop for Ederson and Hjulmand would completely reshape your midfield, and it's looking increasingly realistic.
Onana lifts Turkish Cup
Andre Onana won his first trophy in Turkey as Trabzonspor beat Konyaspor 2–1 in the Turkish Cup final (2) (10). The United loanee pulled off a crucial late save, three stops on the night, 100% high claims, 100% aerial duels won (2). Solid redemption arc for a keeper who left Old Trafford under a cloud.
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Maguire reacts to England snub
Harry Maguire has been left out of Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad, and he's not hiding his frustration (7). The United defender's exclusion has split opinion, some say Tuchel got it wrong, others point to Maguire's limited minutes this season. Either way, it's a big story around Old Trafford right now.
Quick hits
United are interested in Arsenal wonderkid Myles Lewis-Skelly, with Arsenal reportedly open to selling (3). PSG striker Goncalo Ramos is also on the radar, though AC Milan are circling too (6). On the outgoing front, AS Roma have renewed their interest in Joshua Zirkzee (8).
Fan reactions
The mood on Reddit is quietly optimistic. A piece about Michael Carrick giving United their "soul back" after inheriting a club in shambles got fans talking, there's genuine belief Project 150 could be the real deal. Bruno Fernandes also picked up the PFA Fans' Player of the Month award for March, and his Instagram post, "Great week. Let's finish on a high", has supporters buzzing about what's ahead. Join the discussion
