Latest transfer news and rumors: Ederson prioritizing Man United move

Latest transfer news and rumors: Ederson prioritizing Man United move

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The transfer window doesn't officially open until next month, but the rumor mill is already in high gear. Check in every day for the latest transfer buzz around the soccer world.

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Ederson hopes he's headed to Man United

Atalanta midfielder Ederson has put talks with other clubs on hold while he prioritizes a transfer to Manchester United. Another unnamed outfit contacted the Brazilian's representatives in recent days to ask about a potential deal, but they were told that he wants to give United the opportunity to strike a deal first.

Manchester United are yet to submit an official offer for the 26-year-old. (Fabrizio Romano)

May 24

Done with Davies: Bayern Munich are prepared to let Alphonso Davies leave due to his high wages and regular spells in the treatment room. The Canadian is expected to draw interest from England and Spain. (Ekrem Konur)

Go, Jonny, go! Juventus are open to sending Canadian striker Jonathan David out on loan. Aston Villa, Brighton & Hove Albion, Crystal Palace, Leeds United, and Newcastle United could compete for his services. (Ekrem Konur)

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Finding Neco: Manchester United may find it difficult to sign Neco Williams, who's under contract with Nottingham Forest until 2029. Still, Michael Carrick appreciates the Welshman's ability to play in either full-back position as he seeks more depth for his United squad. (Caught Offside)

Rangers Shank it: Rangers have agreed a deal to sign Lawrence Shankland from Hearts. The Scottish international was a key figure in Hearts' Premiership title bid that fell short on the final day. (Fabrizio Romano)

May 23

Leao's allure: Manchester United currently have the best chance of signing AC Milan winger Rafael Leao this summer. Fenerbahce are also interested, but they may struggle to meet Leao's salary expectations. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Barca's Bastoni backup: Barcelona's efforts to sign Alessandro Bastoni from Inter Milan have fallen short, so the club is turning its attention to Jakub Kiwior. FC Porto have an obligation to buy the Arsenal defender for around €17 million plus add-ons once his season-long loan is over. (Diario Sport)

Italian interest in Kim: Bayern Munich want at least €30 million for Kim Min-jae. Juventus are considered the most serious candidates to sign the South Korean defender, but AC Milan and Inter Milan are monitoring the situation. (Fussballdaten)

The new Ibra: Aston Villa, Brentford, Brighton & Hove Albion, Crystal Palace, and Fulham have all scouted Bayern Munich youngster Arijon Ibrahimovic during his loan spell at Heidenheim. (TEAMtalk)

May 22

Shine bright like Diomande: Yan Diomande is a leading target for Liverpool. RB Leipzig would demand at least €100 million for his transfer. Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in the 19-year-old winger. (The Athletic)

Dumping Delap for Dusan: Chelsea are interested in Dusan Vlahovic as a potential replacement for Liam Delap. The Serbian striker still hasn't signed a new contract at Juventus and his current terms expire in June. (Ekrem Konur)

Anderson approach: Manchester City have reached a verbal agreement on a five-year contract with Elliot Anderson. Nottingham Forest now need to accept a bid for the midfielder. (Nicolo Schira)

Skipping Stones: Bayern Munich appreciate John Stones' talents, but rumors that they'll try to sign the outgoing Manchester City defender on a free transfer are inaccurate. (Florian Plettenberg)

Going the extra Mile: Paris Saint-Germain aren't convinced by Matvei Safonov and Lucas Chevalier, so they could sign Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar. He could cost around €50 million. (Ekrem Konur)

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BlueCo benefits: Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign former Brighton & Hove Albion player Valentin Barco from Strasbourg. The English and French clubs are part of the same ownership group. (Fabrizio Romano)

Viery good: Twenty-one-year-old Gremio defender Viery is attracting interest from Newcastle United, Benfica, Bologna, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Lille. He's valued at around €20 million. (Sports Boom)

Jumping for Jamie: Bournemouth are prepared to offer €50 million for Stuttgart winger Jamie Leweling this summer, but Everton appear the most determined to push through a deal. Roma are also interested. (Fussballdaten)

Buenos Aires attraction: Boca Juniors defensive midfielder Milton Delgado is on the radars of Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Everton, and Inter Milan. Boca are yet to receive a formal bid for the 20-year-old. (Sports Boom)

May 21

Colwill clamor: Chelsea might need to sell several players after failing to quality for the Champions League. Barcelona and Real Madrid are preparing bids in the region of €60 million to €65 million for Levi Colwill. (SportsBoom)

Double dip: Manchester United are confident that they can recruit Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali and Atalanta's Ederson to strengthen their midfield this summer. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Uniquely MLS case for Casemiro: Inter Miami are closing in on a deal to sign Casemiro despite the LA Galaxy having priority to hold negotiations with him. Miami will likely need to pay for the Galaxy's "discovery rights" for the outgoing Manchester United midfielder. (The Athletic)

Harness the Reijndeer: Arsenal are considering a surprise move for Tijjani Reijnders, who's struggled to establish himself as a starter at Manchester City. Aston Villa, Juventus, and Newcastle United are also interested. (TEAMtalk)

Sommer's summer successor: Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak is one of Inter Milan's top targets to replace Yann Sommer. Inter can move faster than Fenerbahce in negotiations because of the Turkish club's election process. (Ekrem Konur)

Pav pursuit: Benfica are open to starting negotiations at €60 million for in-demand striker Vangelis Pavlidis. AC Milan, Aston Villa, Besiktas, Chelsea, Fenerbahce, Roma, and Tottenham Hotspur are all interested. (Ekrem Konur)

May 20

Salah could stay in European football: Outgoing Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah is negotiating with Fenerbahce. They could pay Salah an annual salary of at least €12 million to encourage him to move to Turkey. (Caught Offside)

Madrid fishing Rodri: Rodri is keen to play for Real Madrid one day, and Pep Guardiola's anticipated exit from Manchester City could hasten his departure. Real Madrid believe the 29-year-old would bring balance and control to the midfield. (Marca)

Bisseck-to-Bavaria barrier: Bayern Munich are interested in Inter Milan defender Yann Bisseck. However, negotiating a transfer could be difficult because the German is under contract through 2029. (Ekrem Konur)

Seeking a Marc spark: Atletico Madrid are prioritizing a move for Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella, but they understand striking a deal won't be easy. Los Colchoneros expect Jose Gimenez and Clement Lenglet to leave this summer. (Ekrem Konur)

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Magpies stick with Nick: Newcastle United are encouraged by Nick Woltemade's performances in training and potential to play behind the main striker, so they'll keep him for a second season. (The Telegraph)

Saints marching nowhere: Southampton will find it harder to keep hold of Leo Scienza after their expulsion from the playoffs condemned them to another season in the Championship. Clubs in England, Italy, and Brazil are interested. (Sports Boom)

Luts of interest: RB Leipzig's Lutsharel Geertruida's successful loan spell with Sunderland could result in a €30-million transfer to Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Everton, Leeds United, Liverpool, or Tottenham Hotspur. (Sports Boom)

May 19

Brittle Hammers: West Ham United will need to raise over £100 million if they're relegated. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United are interested in Jarrod Bowen. (The Guardian)

Woop-woop, that's the sound of da Tzolis: Greek forward Christos Tzolis has rebuilt his career through spells with Fortuna Dusseldorf and Club Brugge. He could be on the verge of a big transfer. Scouts from Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United watched him over the weekend. (TEAMtalk)

Gleison glancing elsewhere: Juventus are unlikely to qualify for the Champions League, so defender Gleison Bremer will consider interest from Liverpool and Manchester United. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Tosin in a bonus: Chelsea are planning to make an approach for Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix. His asking price is at least €60 million, but the Blues hope to tempt the Eagles to sell by offering Tosin Adarabioyo and a chunk of cash. (Sports Boom)

TT's fee: American midfielder Tanner Tessmann is on the radar of clubs in England and Italy. Lyon are open to bids starting at €20 million for the former FC Dallas standout. (The Athletic)

Valued veteran: Inter Milan are prepared to hand Henrikh Mkhitaryan a one-year contract extension, but the 37-year-old midfielder is yet to make a decision on his future. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

May 18

Player-plus-cash plan: Manchester United are willing to use a player such as Marcus Rashford, Joshua Zirkzee, or Manuel Ugarte as a makeweight in a deal to sign AC Milan's Rafael Leao. (Caught Offside)

Lisbon calling: Talks between Joao Palhinha and Sporting CP are progressing. Roberto De Zerbi wants to keep him at Tottenham Hotspur, but that decision could be out of his hands because he's only on loan from Bayern Munich. (A Bola)

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Fox hunting: Abdul Fatawu, one of the few standout players from League One-bound Leicester City's miserable season, is attracting interest from Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Everton, and Fulham. (Sports Boom)

Mio on the move: Mio Backhaus is on the summer shopping lists of Freiburg and Newcastle United. Werder Bremen would prefer to keep him but need to raise funds, so the goalkeeper could be available for under €20 million. (Florian Plettenberg)

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