Manchester United don finally make their first big signing for this summer transfer window. The club wey dey Old Trafford don reach agreement with Atalanta for Brazilian midfielder Ederson. According to reports, the deal worth over £43 million, and the player dey set to join the Red Devils before the World Cup.
Michael Carrick, wey don become permanent manager of the club, dey very happy with this move. Carrick don dey plan to strengthen the squad since he take over on interim basis. Na him push for new midfielder because Casemiro don decide to leave the club after four seasons wey no too sweet.
Casemiro go free up about £350,000 per week for the club salary budget. This new financial room go allow Carrick sign more players for the summer. The plan na to bring two midfielders to replace Casemiro, and Ederson be the first one.
Multiple Italian outlets, including SportItalia, report say United don agree £46 million fee with Atalanta. The deal dey close to completion, and Ederson don also agree personal terms with the club. Italian journalist Matteo Moretto confirm say fresh talks don happen and agreement don reach.
Ederson long time don be target for Premier League clubs. Chelsea nearly sign am some years ago, and West Ham also try but no succeed. Now, United don win the race for the Brazilian star. Ederson go play important role for Brazil for the World Cup, so United dey rush to finish the deal before the tournament.
Next on the list na Sandro Tonali from Newcastle. The Italian midfielder go leave Newcastle because the club no qualify for Champions League. Newcastle dey demand £86 million for Tonali, but United only ready to pay £70 million. Despite this difference, people dey expect say agreement go reach and Tonali go join United this summer.
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