Manchester United confident of signing duo – 2 midfielder arrivals named
by Naveen Ullal · Sport WitnessManchester United have Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali and Atalanta’s Éderson in their target list for the summer.
The Premier League side are keen on improving their midfield, especially with Casemiro’s impending exit. Manuel Ugarte could be on his way out after a limited role under Michael Carrick.
Manchester United are looking at several targets, including the Newcastle United star and the 26-year-old Brazilian.
On May 8th, Sport Witness covered claims from Italy the Red Devils are ready to make a suitable offer to take Tonali away from Newcastle United.
Later that day, we relayed news they are also willing to break the €40m barrier for La Dea star.
Manchester United keen on signing duo
The Old Trafford club are planning to sign both Sandro Tonali and Éderson in the upcoming window.
That’s according to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, and he reports Manchester United are ‘aiming for a double deal’.
In their desire to strengthen the midfield, the English club want to bring the 26-year-old Newcastle United player and the South American to Old Trafford.
Atlético Madrid have long maintained interest in the Atalanta man. The La Liga side are likely to miss out as the Red Devils are ahead in the transfer race. Éderson will leave after the Serie A side’s clash against Fiorentina on Friday.
Di Marzio explains ‘there’s confidence in a double deal’. However, the journalist provides no further updates on what makes Manchester United optimistic.
Atalanta finish their season on Friday, two days before Manchester United and Newcastle United. There could be more developments with these two cases after this week.
Contracts, values and agent info
Sandro Tonali will have two years left on his Newcastle United contract in the summer. His value, as per Transfermarkt, is €80m.
The same website value Éderson, with a contract until 2027, at €40m.
Agencies GR Sports and Link Sports manage the Italy international and the Atalanta man respectively.