Romano Says Man Utd Transfer News Points to Ederson at €40-45m

Man Utd transfer news is moving toward a midfield decision very soon, with Ederson emerging as a backup option in the club’s summer list. United want a top-class partner for Kobbie Mainoo, and they are set to put a huge chunk of their budget into at least two new midfielders.

Romano on United’s shortlist

Fabrizio Romano said Manchester United like Sandro Tonali and added that Carlos Baleba remains a name to follow. He also said Ederson from Atalanta could sit behind the leading options, with a price of €40-45m attached to him.

“Man United also like Sandro Tonali, he’s another name they have on the shortlist.” “Ederson from Atlanta could be a backup option in the list of Manchester United, available for €40-45m.”

Romano also said Baleba has been on the club’s list since summer 2025 and called him an interesting name for this window. That leaves United with multiple midfield routes as they narrow the field after focusing on attacking signings last summer.

Mainoo and United’s midfield plans

Last summer, United spent over £200m and brought in Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko and Bryan Mbeumo, but they did not add a midfielder. They made tentative enquiries for Baleba and Conor Gallagher, then went into this summer still needing help in the middle of the pitch.

The shape of the rebuild now points toward more than one addition. United are allocating a large part of their summer budget to midfield, and the club is trying to find a partner who can sit next to Mainoo rather than force him to carry the role alone.

Perry Groves offered a different view on the profile United should chase. He said Adam Wharton would be the best pick, and added that Casemiro should be on the radar as the side looks for a central midfielder alongside Mainoo.

Baleba, Wharton and Anderson

Groves also said he would expect the coaching staff and recruitment team to look at Adam Wharton and Elliot Anderson to fill the midfield. United have already been linked with Baleba, Anderson, Tonali and Ederson, so the shortlist is broad before the final call is made.

Romano put the timing bluntly: “So there is plenty of names, but Man United will very soon decide.” For readers tracking the rebuild, that means the club’s midfield plan should tighten quickly, with at least two signings expected to be prioritised after a summer spent elsewhere.