The first signing has arrived, agreeing to join Manchester United, revealing the next two targets after two dream options have stalled.
On 25 May 2026 GMT+7, Ben Jacobs, a renowned transfer market reporter, revealed that Manchester United, the Premier League giant, is close to signing Ederson, a Brazilian midfielder from Atalanta, as their first reinforcement for the upcoming season.
Ben Jacobs disclosed the latest situation between Ederson and Manchester United: "Ederson has verbally agreed to a five-year contract with Manchester United, and negotiations between the clubs are progressing well."
Ederson, a 26-year-old defensive midfielder, is expected to have a release clause of about £39 million from Atalanta, as he enters the final year of his current contract.
Regarding the next targets for the Red Devils, Ben Jacobs stated, "Manchester United remains interested in Mateus Fernandes (West Ham United) and Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid). Both are among their top choices."
"Elliot Anderson continues to be a dream and top target, but Manchester City remains optimistic about reaching terms with the midfielder from Nottingham Forest."
"Sandro Tonali's (Newcastle United) transfer fee needs to decrease for Manchester United to prioritize him, while Carlos Baleba (Brighton) and Alex Scott (Bournemouth) are alternative options. However, Bournemouth holds an advantage in contract talks after qualifying for European competition."
Meanwhile, João Gomes is no longer on the list, although he was considered in January. The Wolverhampton midfielder is expected to move to Atlético Madrid in the next few days."
"As revealed on talkSPORT, Manchester United plans to sign at least two new midfielders."
