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Manchester United are attempting to rebuild the hard way this summer, as they navigate a transfer market without the lure of European football or the bonus of prize money from continental competitions.
Without Champions League qualification, the club are being forced to make shrewder, more strategic moves.
Prioritising key targets and offloading fringe players to balance the books.
United’s early business reflects that reality.
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The Matheus Cunha deal is done, and Bryan Mbeumo looks set to follow.
However, the focus on bolstering the attack has come at a cost.
Midfield is still a pressing concern, especially with Christian Eriksen now out the door.
A move for top target Ederson is now unlikely.
GiveMeSport’s report has revealed that the Atalanta midfielder’s price tag is beyond United’s current budget.
The Old Trafford recruitment team have been forced to step away from the deal due to financial constraints.
Ederson had previously emerged as a priority midfield target for United in 2024, after a standout campaign that saw him help Atalanta lift the Europa League at end of 2023/24 campaign.
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Talks had taken place with his agent Andre Cury, and a £50 million valuation was floated.
But for now, with the club’s transfer funds focused on attack, that figure is considered unworkable.
Adding further pressure, Saudi side Al Hilal have entered the race for Ederson, having made contact with the player’s camp following Bruno Fernandes’ rejection of a move to the Middle East.
Al Hilal are preparing a formal offer and view Ederson as a top target.
It leaves United watching from the sidelines once again as one of their targets drifts away.
A scenario that could become all too familiar unless further player sales are secured to unlock funds.
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