Manchester United could be closing in on a big signing with Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali said to be 'on his way' to sealing a move to the club after an agreement was reached on personal terms, according to Calciomercato.
Man United appear to be ready to make a big early splash in the summer transfer market, with an agreement said to be close to bringing Atalanta midfielder Ederson to Old Trafford during the close season.
The Red Devils have made bolstering their central midfield the priority, with Casemiro already departing Old Trafford ahead of an expected move to MLS side Inter Miami, and fellow South American Manuel Ugarte also up for sale following a £50m move from Paris Saint-Germain two summers ago.
New United boss Michael Carrick reportedly wants up to three midfielders who are going to complement Kobbie Mainoo in the middle, after the England international committed his long-term future to the Old Trafford outfit.
One report has suggested that the club has allocated around £150m of their summer transfer budget to the position, with an elite Casemiro replacement potentially being joined by two lower-priced midfielders.
Man United to 'Go All In' for Sandro Tonali Deal
Sandro Tonali celebrating scoring against Manchester United
According to Calciomercato, Manchester United are now ready to 'go all in' to sign Newcastle United midfielder Tonali, with the outlet describing the 26-year-old as being 'on his way' to joining the club.
The report says that the Red Devils are about to snatch Ederson away from Atalanta, but they are ready to sign a second midfielder too in the €100m-rated (£86m) Italian.
United are said to be not afraid of the Magpies' valuation of the Italy 'superstar', with that fee ruling out other interested clubs like Juventus.
The Red Devils are now ready to launch a 'decisive attack' to bring Tonali to Old Trafford, with Carrick and INEOS reported to have reached an agreement with the player already.
Newcastle have already started looking for a replacement, as they look into a deal for Club Brugge star Aleksandar Stankovic.
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West Ham United's Mateus Fernandes celebrates scoring vs Sunderland
While Tonali seems to be a top target, Fabrizio Romano has reported that United still need to make a decision whether they are actually going to seal a deal for Ederson as they get close to reaching an agreement.
The Red Devils continue to be linked with other players too, with a potential opportunity emerging for West Ham United star Mateus Fernandes following the Irons' relegation to the Championship.
The young Portuguese star is said to be keen on a move to the club to link up with compatriot Bruno Fernandes, although it will likely depend on how much the Hammers demand for the player.
Other players continue to be linked too, with Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni labelled as a 'dream' target for the club, while Elliot Anderson continues to be the club's number one target.
The current situation is that the Nottingham Forest star is more likely to join Manchester City instead, which could mean United have to look elsewhere.