Overview
- Multiple outlets report Manchester United and Atalanta have signed the written agreement for Ederson and Fabrizio Romano says the paperwork is complete.
- Ederson still needs a medical and a formal contract signing and those steps are likely to wait until after his late call-up to Brazil's World Cup squad delays travel and registration.
- United have opened formal talks for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes but face a high asking price of roughly £80–85 million and growing interest from Real Madrid.
- Manchester United remain active on Elliot Anderson with reports that Sir Jim Ratcliffe would meet the player's wage demands as Nottingham Forest's roughly £100 million valuation and Manchester City competition shape the race.
- Club sources and coverage say United want two to three midfield signings plus reinforcements in other positions, and the World Cup timetable will compress negotiations and affect when transfers can be completed.