Manchester United have received a major transfer boost with the news that an England star wants to join them this summer, according to TEAMtalk.
Man United would have been keen to wrap up some of their summer transfer business prior to the World Cup starting on Thursday night, but they have only managed to get one agreement across the line before the tournament gets underway.
The Red Devils have reached a full agreement to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson, who received a late call-up to the Brazil national team for the trip to North America, with the player expected to complete a medical and the move next month.
United aren't done there in terms of a midfield rebuild however, with the potential that they could add up to three new faces in the central position during the upcoming window.
Club chiefs definitely want two new faces through the door following the confirmed exit of Casemiro, but it could be raised to three should Manuel Ugarte join his South American compatriot in leaving Old Trafford.
While midfield is the clear transfer priority for INEOS and Michael Carrick, United are looking at bolstering their squad in other areas too ahead of their return to the Champions League next term.
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After links with Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero were played down by the club, TEAMtalk report that United are focusing on strengthening the left-back position instead.
Carrick is looking to add competition for Luke Shaw to his squad, with the club showing strong interest in Newcastle and England star Lewis Hall.
The 21-year-old has established himself as one of the best in his position in the Premier League in recent months, with the Red Devils already having positive contact with the £60m-rated player over a switch to Old Trafford.
Indeed, Hall is said to be keen to join United as he sees it as a significant step in his development, as well as the chance to play in the Champions League after the Magpies missed out on European football altogether this term.
United face a battle to prise Hall away from Newcastle though, given the Toon are under no pressure to sell following the £70m sale of Anthony Gordon to Barcelona.
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Ornstein: United Target £165m Duo After Elliot Anderson Bid
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David Ornstein dropped a bombshell update on Wednesday evening that Nottingham Forest had rejected a bid worth a total of £120m for midfielder Elliot Anderson from Manchester City.
The England international has also been a top target for United this summer, but the latest update means they will turn their attentions elsewhere, according to Ornstein.
The Red Devils know that the 23-year-old ultimately prefers to make the move to the Etihad despite their interest, with club chiefs now wanting to focus on players they think do want to join them.
Two of the names mentioned are West Ham United star Mateus Fernandes and Alex Scott of Bournemouth, but neither player will come cheap.
The Cherries want at least £80m for their midfield star, while the Hammers are demanding £85m for their Portuguese starlet even after suffering relegation to the Championship.