United pulled out of Ederson deal, Atalanta stunned
Your club walked away from a deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson over concerns about a knee injury, and Atalanta's reaction was pure shock. "We were stunned," sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli told a press conference (2) (4). The Brazilian had been a prime midfield target, but the medics flagged something and the board pulled the plug.
Tielemans signed, five-year deal
Youri Tielemans is a Manchester United player. The Belgian midfielder joined from Aston Villa for £35m on Tuesday, signing a five-year contract (3). "It's hard to describe just how proud I am to join Manchester United. Signing for such a special club feels incredible," Tielemans said in the club press release (3). He gets the no.18 shirt.
Kone on the radar, but Liverpool are lurking
Manu Kone is a live target. Roma want £51m for the French midfielder, and United have registered interest (5) (7). The problem? Liverpool are circling too, and Roma are resisting offers ahead of the World Cup (7) (9). Kone alongside Tielemans and potentially Andrey Santos is the vision Carrick's staff are building toward.
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Greenwood sold, United get a cut
Mason Greenwood has left Marseille for Fenerbahçe in a €40m deal completed on Tuesday, and United will pocket a sell-on fee from the move (7) (8). Greenwood was Marseille's top scorer last season (8).
Vitek wants out, Celtic keen
Radek Vitek is pushing for an exit. The backup goalkeeper wants regular football and Celtic are preparing a move (6). With Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton ahead of him in the pecking order, the 22-year-old Czech sees his path blocked at Old Trafford.
Malard heading to Chelsea
Chelsea are set to sign Manchester United Women forward Melvine Malard for around £850,000 (1). Sonia Bompastor's side have moved quickly and the deal is close to completion.
Fan-reaktioner
Reddit is buzzing about Tielemans, with the no.18 reveal and the official announcement video dominating the front page. The quote "When Manchester United call, you don't think twice" from the club's social media has been shared widely across the subreddit. There is a quiet sense of relief that the window is finally moving, though the Ederson news has fans asking whether the knee concern was the full story or just the public version. See the Tielemans announcement thread
