Ederson deal close
United are closing in on their first summer signing. Midfielder Ederson from Atalanta could be finalised within the next 48 hours, with the 6ft Brazilian described as tailor-made for English football (3). He's reportedly keen on the move and would slot straight into Carrick's midfield rebuild.
Ugarte U-turn
Manuel Ugarte may end up staying at Old Trafford after all. INEOS had apparently marked him for sale, but there's now a "high possibility" of a shock retention (1). If true, it changes the complexion of the summer midfield rebuild.
Player of the Year shortlist
Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha and Kobbie Mainoo are the three nominees for the club's top internal honour (2). All three have been pivotal in dragging United into a Champions League spot. Tough call.
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Zirkzee to Roma?
Roma are preparing a £22m offer for Joshua Zirkzee, with reports framing it as a "love story" reunion (4). Would represent a cut-price exit for a forward who hasn't quite clicked at Old Trafford.
Tchouaméni alert
United are reportedly readying a €100M bid for Real Madrid's Aurélien Tchouaméni as a Casemiro replacement (6). That's statement territory. One to watch this summer.
Midfield targets: the full picture
Beyond Ederson and Tchouaméni, United are also tracking Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, though City are currently ahead in that race (5). Meanwhile, Arsenal are pushing hard to sign Sandro Tonali ahead of United (7). The midfield market is heating up fast.
Women's team: Sandberg boost
Manchester United Women defender Anna Sandberg has received a national team call-up following her return from injury (8). Good news for the Swede after a tough spell out.
Fan reactions
The Anderson saga is drawing mixed emotions. Over on r/reddevils, there's frustration that City appear to have the edge, with one fan noting Forest want an asking price closer to the £105m Declan Rice benchmark. Meanwhile, Ugarte's comments about focusing on the World Cup have raised eyebrows, some fans see it as a player publicly distancing himself from the club chaos. See more on the subreddit.
