Manchester United preparing huge Sandro Tonali move after Ederson agreement

Manchester United are reportedly preparing an ambitious move for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali after progressing strongly towards an agreement for Atalanta’s Ederson.

The Red Devils appear determined to completely reshape their midfield this summer following Casemiro’s departure and their return to the Champions League under Michael Carrick.

Ederson now looks increasingly close to becoming the first major piece of that rebuild.

Once the Ederson operation is completed, reports claim Manchester United will intensify their pursuit of Tonali.

Italian sources suggest United are already close to an agreement framework with Newcastle, while Gianluca Di Marzio has reported growing confidence internally at Old Trafford that both midfielders can arrive this summer.

Tonali’s situation has evolved significantly over recent months.

Earlier in the year, Newcastle were reportedly demanding around £100m for the Italy international. More recent reports now place his valuation closer to €100m (£87m).

The midfielder is believed to be increasingly open to leaving St James’ Park.

Reports from both England and Italy suggest Tonali wants to compete consistently for the biggest honours and continue playing Champions League football.

His family are also reportedly open to a return to Italy at some stage.

However, Juventus and other Serie A clubs are unlikely to match Newcastle’s financial demands, which leaves Premier League rivals in the strongest position.

Arsenal have also entered the picture recently and are believed to have initiated discussions surrounding a possible move.

That could complicate United’s plans considerably.

Manchester United’s aggressive focus on Tonali also appears connected to setbacks elsewhere in the market.

The club now seem increasingly likely to miss out on Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, with Manchester City reportedly advancing towards a major deal.

Meanwhile, Bournemouth continue pushing hard to tie Alex Scott to a lucrative new contract, creating further complications around another long-standing United target.

That context explains why Tonali and Ederson are now emerging as central figures in Carrick’s rebuild plans.

If Manchester United successfully complete both deals, it would represent one of the most dramatic midfield rebuilds in Europe this summer.

Ederson would bring athleticism, defensive intensity and ball-carrying ability.

Tonali, meanwhile, would add leadership, tempo control and top-level European experience.

Together, the duo would significantly reshape the identity of United’s midfield heading into their Champions League return.

Manchester United are expected to continue accelerating talks with Atalanta over Ederson before fully focusing on Tonali negotiations.

Newcastle’s final stance and Arsenal’s growing interest could become decisive factors later in the transfer window.

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