Manchester United do not intend to rest on their laurels. Senior figures are fully aware that, despite a positive end to the season that saw the fallen giant book a return to the Champions League, the squad is not good enough to compete on multiple fronts.
Casemiro’s departure leaves the most malnourished part of the squad desperately short. A midfield overhaul has long been planned, however. The algorithm has thrown out the most suitable candidates. Now it is on director of football, Jason Wilcox, to go out and get them.
Ederson
Even before Ineos came in and overhauled the transfer department, United have long coveted Brazilian all-rounder Ederson from Atalanta.
The i Paper has been told talks are at an advanced stage over a proposed transfer. Reports elsewhere that anything has been agreed are wide of the mark, however.
