Midfield signing done, waiting on one detail
Your major midfield signing is fully agreed. Fabrizio Romano says the deal is wrapped up but not yet official because one formal step remains before the announcement (1). Everything else is in place.
Tchouameni picks Chelsea over United
Aurélien Tchouameni is heading to Chelsea. Xabi Alonso convinced the midfielder to choose Stamford Bridge, a significant blow for Michael Carrick's plans (4). United were seriously in the race.
Bournemouth set their Alex Scott price
United have made direct contact for Alex Scott, and Bournemouth have now told the club what it will take to sell (2). The BBC also name United among four Premier League clubs watching the midfielder (6).
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Summerville available for less than reported
West Ham have outlined two ways United can sign Crysencio Summerville, and the cost is significantly lower than the numbers floating around (3). A clause in his contract opens the door.
El Aynaoui offered, Ederson deal close
United have been offered Roma midfielder Neil El Aynaoui, described as 'fantastic' in Serie A (5). Meanwhile, Ederson is expected to finalise his move from Atalanta after the World Cup. The midfield overhaul is real.
Fan reactions
Fans are smarting over the Mateus Fernandes miss. Laurie Whitwell reported United were ready to go to £80m plus £5m in add-ons, but Tottenham's guaranteed fee and wages swung it, and the mood on the subreddit is frustration at another target slipping away. On the pitch, Mazraoui's 13 defensive contributions against Canada have drawn praise. Full thread
