Manchester United are reportedly closing in on a £125 million double midfield deal, with Atalanta's Ederson and Newcastle's Sandro Tonali emerging as primary targets. New permanent manager Michael Carrick, who recently signed a two-year contract, is prioritising a midfield overhaul as Casemiro is set to leave Old Trafford this summer.
United have made significant progress in securing Ederson from Atalanta, with a package worth up to £38 million. The Brazilian was omitted from Atalanta's final Serie A fixture to avoid injury amid United's interest. Ederson is expected to jump ahead of Manuel Ugarte in the pecking order, with the former PSG star available for transfer.
Meanwhile, reports from Italy suggest Tonali is 'on his way' to United, with the club prepared to pay around £87 million for the Newcastle midfielder. Tonali, who joined Newcastle for £55 million in July 2023, is under contract until 2029 with an option for a further year. He has impressed this season with 147 ball recoveries and ranks highly in successful passes and dribbling.
Tonali's representative, Giuseppe Riso, has indicated that his client's future can be addressed after the World Cup, but with Italy failing to qualify, a decision may come sooner. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has insisted the club is in a stronger position to retain key players, though the Magpies have already lost Alexander Isak to Liverpool and Anthony Gordon is linked with Barcelona.
The double deal would take United's summer spending to £125 million, with Tonali following Ederson as a marquee signing. Carrick is focused on transforming United into title contenders in the Premier League and Champions League.
