Manchester United have been relatively quiet in the summer transfer window so far, but the club is actively working behind the scenes to strengthen the squad ahead of their return to the Champions League. The focus remains on reinforcing the midfield, with a shortlist of targets drawn up by the recruitment team.
Midfield Targets and Andrey Santos Deal
United have opted against paying premium fees for Mateus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali, and Elliot Anderson. Instead, the club is considering options such as Alex Scott, Sander Berge, Ayyoub Bouaddi, and Felix Nmecha, though none of these are expected to come cheap. However, a deal for Chelsea's Andrey Santos is already in place, worth £48 million, potentially rising to £50 million with add-ons.
Ederson Transfer Reports Denied
A £38 million agreement for Ederson had also been reached, but claims emerged this weekend suggesting the move may have collapsed. Manchester Evening News Sport understands that United are denying those reports, indicating the deal is still on track.
Marcus Rashford Future and Other Updates
Attention will also turn to resolving the future of Marcus Rashford after Barcelona decided against triggering the option to make his loan permanent. As things stand, Rashford is expected to report back to Carrington for pre-season once England's World Cup campaign concludes. Elsewhere, Andre Onana has returned to Turkey for another season-long loan at Trabzonspor, and United have formally parted ways with Casemiro following the expiration of his contract.
