Latest transfer news and rumors: Man United finalizing Ederson deal

Latest transfer news and rumors: Man United finalizing Ederson deal

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The transfer window doesn't officially open until next month, but the rumor mill is already in high gear. Check in every day for the latest transfer buzz around the soccer world.

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Ederson 'eading to Stretford

Manchester United are on the verge of signing Atalanta's Ederson for around €45 million. Personal terms have already been agreed to between the club and Brazilian midfielder.

The Red Devils beat Atletico Madrid in the pursuit of Ederson. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

May 27

Robbo ready: Tottenham Hotspur have reached a verbal agreement to sign Andy Robertson on a free transfer. The outgoing Liverpool left-back intends to see the move through despite Juventus' attempts to hijack the deal. (Fabrizio Romano)

Blues block Barca: Chelsea are unmoved by Barcelona's interest in striker Joao Pedro. The west London club considers the Brazilian a key part of its project. He's untouchable. (Fabrizio Romano)

Vini calm about contract: Vinicius Junior says he's in "no rush" to sign a new contract with "the club of his dreams." The attacker's current Real Madrid deal expires in June 2027. (The Athletic)

Anfield Ali: Alisson will spend a ninth season at Liverpool. The goalkeeper, whose contract on Merseyside expires next summer, drew strong interest from Juventus. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Josko could go: Josko Gvardiol's contract talks with Manchester City have stalled, prompting his agents to explore options elsewhere. Bayern Munich and Real Madrid could be interested in a €75-million deal. (Caught Offside)

Curtis chat: The transfer overlords at Inter Milan and Liverpool, Piero Ausilio and Richard Hughes, met in Monte Carlo and discussed a potential transfer for Curtis Jones. Inter have admired Jones for some time. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Spurs will spend: Roberto De Zerbi wants Carlos Baleba, Jan Paul van Hecke, and Bart Verbruggen from Brighton. Tottenham are also eyeing Manchester City's James Trafford and John Stones, and Bournemouth's Marcos Senesi. (The Independent)

May 26

Spurs seek Savinho again: Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to reopen negotiations for Manchester City's Savinho. The winger is interested in moving for regular first-team football. Newcastle United are also keeping an eye on Savinho. (Fabrizio Romano)

Bruno barrier: Manchester United have opened contract talks with Bruno Fernandes in an effort to ward off interest from Saudi Arabia and Europe. The 31-year-old's current terms expire next summer. (Fabrizio Romano)

Looking at Luka: Inter Milan view Luka Vuskovic as an ideal recruit for their defense. However, Tottenham are demanding as much as €70 million and Inter could face competition from Barcelona. Vuskovic, 19, flourished on loan at Hamburg over the 2025-26 season. (Sports Boom)

Andalusians eye Ansu: Sevilla are waiting in the wings if Ansu Fati snubs interest from Monaco, where he spent the 2025-26 season on loan, and can't force his way back into the first-team picture at Barcelona. (Fussballdaten)

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Bees buzz around El Mala: Brentford submitted a formal bid worth €45 million after "easily attainable" bonuses for FC Koln's Said El Mala. The offer includes a 15% sell-on clause. The 19-year-old winger has also drawn interest from Brighton & Hove Albion. (Bild)

Nibbles for Pec: Gabriel Pec's performances for the LA Galaxy have attracted the attention of Atletico Madrid and Napoli. The 25-year-old Brazilian attacker's price tag is unknown. (Sports Boom)

Vardy parties on: Jamie Vardy is leaving Cremonese on a free transfer this summer after the club's relegation from Serie A. The 39-year-old striker is ready for a new chapter in his career. (Fabrizio Romano)

May 25

Trying to haul in Hall: Manchester United director of football Jason Wilcox is a huge admirer of Lewis Hall and has made him a top summer target. Hall, valued at around £55 million, is also on the radars of Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Liverpool. (Caught Offside)

Juli may be gone by July: There are no active contract talks between Atletico Madrid and Julian Alvarez. Atleti boss Diego Simeone said he expects the forward, who's linked with Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, to have "already made his decision" about his future. (Fabrizio Romano)

Cris crossed off: Tottenham Hotspur are ready to offload captain Cristian Romero after a terrible campaign. Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are linked to the 28-year-old defender. (Ekrem Konur)

Getting Goretzka: AC Milan are prepared to offer Leon Goretzka a contract through 2029, as he gets set to leave Bayern Munich when his deal expires this summer. (Ekrem Konur)

Mav move: Konstantinos Mavropanos could return to Germany after West Ham United's relegation. Stuttgart, where he was a fan favorite before leaving for West Ham, and Borussia Dortmund are linked with him. (Fussballdaten)

Reds sound the Eichhorn: Liverpool have entered the race to sign Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha Berlin. The 16-year-old was previously linked with a move to Manchester City before being immediately loaned out to Bayer Leverkusen. (Florian Plettenberg)

May 24

Done with Davies: Bayern Munich are prepared to let Alphonso Davies leave due to his high wages and regular spells in the treatment room. The Canadian is expected to draw interest from England and Spain. (Ekrem Konur)

Go, Jonny, go! Juventus are open to sending Canadian striker Jonathan David out on loan. Aston Villa, Brighton & Hove Albion, Crystal Palace, Leeds United, and Newcastle United could compete for his services. (Ekrem Konur)

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Finding Neco: Manchester United may find it difficult to sign Neco Williams, who's under contract with Nottingham Forest until 2029. Still, Michael Carrick appreciates the Welshman's ability to play in either full-back position as he seeks more depth for his United squad. (Caught Offside)

Rangers Shank it: Rangers have agreed a deal to sign Lawrence Shankland from Hearts. The Scottish international was a key figure in Hearts' Premiership title bid that fell short on the final day. (Fabrizio Romano)

May 23

Leao's allure: Manchester United currently have the best chance of signing AC Milan winger Rafael Leao this summer. Fenerbahce are also interested, but they may struggle to meet Leao's salary expectations. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Barca's Bastoni backup: Barcelona's efforts to sign Alessandro Bastoni from Inter Milan have fallen short, so the club is turning its attention to Jakub Kiwior. FC Porto have an obligation to buy the Arsenal defender for around €17 million plus add-ons once his season-long loan is over. (Diario Sport)

Italian interest in Kim: Bayern Munich want at least €30 million for Kim Min-jae. Juventus are considered the most serious candidates to sign the South Korean defender, but AC Milan and Inter Milan are monitoring the situation. (Fussballdaten)

The new Ibra: Aston Villa, Brentford, Brighton & Hove Albion, Crystal Palace, and Fulham have all scouted Bayern Munich youngster Arijon Ibrahimovic during his loan spell at Heidenheim. (TEAMtalk)

May 22

Shine bright like Diomande: Yan Diomande is a leading target for Liverpool. RB Leipzig would demand at least €100 million for his transfer. Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in the 19-year-old winger. (The Athletic)

Dumping Delap for Dusan: Chelsea are interested in Dusan Vlahovic as a potential replacement for Liam Delap. The Serbian striker still hasn't signed a new contract at Juventus and his current terms expire in June. (Ekrem Konur)

Anderson approach: Manchester City have reached a verbal agreement on a five-year contract with Elliot Anderson. Nottingham Forest now need to accept a bid for the midfielder. (Nicolo Schira)

Skipping Stones: Bayern Munich appreciate John Stones' talents, but rumors that they'll try to sign the outgoing Manchester City defender on a free transfer are inaccurate. (Florian Plettenberg)

Going the extra Mile: Paris Saint-Germain aren't convinced by Matvei Safonov and Lucas Chevalier, so they could sign Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar. He could cost around €50 million. (Ekrem Konur)

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BlueCo benefits: Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign former Brighton & Hove Albion player Valentin Barco from Strasbourg. The English and French clubs are part of the same ownership group. (Fabrizio Romano)

Viery good: Twenty-one-year-old Gremio defender Viery is attracting interest from Newcastle United, Benfica, Bologna, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Lille. He's valued at around €20 million. (Sports Boom)

Jumping for Jamie: Bournemouth are prepared to offer €50 million for Stuttgart winger Jamie Leweling this summer, but Everton appear the most determined to push through a deal. Roma are also interested. (Fussballdaten)

Buenos Aires attraction: Boca Juniors defensive midfielder Milton Delgado is on the radars of Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Everton, and Inter Milan. Boca are yet to receive a formal bid for the 20-year-old. (Sports Boom)

May 21

Colwill clamor: Chelsea might need to sell several players after failing to quality for the Champions League. Barcelona and Real Madrid are preparing bids in the region of €60 million to €65 million for Levi Colwill. (SportsBoom)

Double dip: Manchester United are confident that they can recruit Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali and Atalanta's Ederson to strengthen their midfield this summer. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Uniquely MLS case for Casemiro: Inter Miami are closing in on a deal to sign Casemiro despite the LA Galaxy having priority to hold negotiations with him. Miami will likely need to pay for the Galaxy's "discovery rights" for the outgoing Manchester United midfielder. (The Athletic)

Harness the Reijndeer: Arsenal are considering a surprise move for Tijjani Reijnders, who's struggled to establish himself as a starter at Manchester City. Aston Villa, Juventus, and Newcastle United are also interested. (TEAMtalk)

Sommer's summer successor: Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak is one of Inter Milan's top targets to replace Yann Sommer. Inter can move faster than Fenerbahce in negotiations because of the Turkish club's election process. (Ekrem Konur)

Pav pursuit: Benfica are open to starting negotiations at €60 million for in-demand striker Vangelis Pavlidis. AC Milan, Aston Villa, Besiktas, Chelsea, Fenerbahce, Roma, and Tottenham Hotspur are all interested. (Ekrem Konur)

May 20

Salah could stay in European football: Outgoing Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah is negotiating with Fenerbahce. They could pay Salah an annual salary of at least €12 million to encourage him to move to Turkey. (Caught Offside)

Madrid fishing Rodri: Rodri is keen to play for Real Madrid one day, and Pep Guardiola's anticipated exit from Manchester City could hasten his departure. Real Madrid believe the 29-year-old would bring balance and control to the midfield. (Marca)

Bisseck-to-Bavaria barrier: Bayern Munich are interested in Inter Milan defender Yann Bisseck. However, negotiating a transfer could be difficult because the German is under contract through 2029. (Ekrem Konur)

Seeking a Marc spark: Atletico Madrid are prioritizing a move for Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella, but they understand striking a deal won't be easy. Los Colchoneros expect Jose Gimenez and Clement Lenglet to leave this summer. (Ekrem Konur)

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Magpies stick with Nick: Newcastle United are encouraged by Nick Woltemade's performances in training and potential to play behind the main striker, so they'll keep him for a second season. (The Telegraph)

Saints marching nowhere: Southampton will find it harder to keep hold of Leo Scienza after their expulsion from the playoffs condemned them to another season in the Championship. Clubs in England, Italy, and Brazil are interested. (Sports Boom)

Luts of interest: RB Leipzig's Lutsharel Geertruida's successful loan spell with Sunderland could result in a €30-million transfer to Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Everton, Leeds United, Liverpool, or Tottenham Hotspur. (Sports Boom)

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