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Manchester United Targets Williams and Ederson for Squad Boost

3/16/2026

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Manchester United is pursuing Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao winger) and Ederson (Atalanta midfielder) to strengthen the squad for the summer transfer window.
United is willing to activate Nico Williams' €100 million release clause, seeing him as a key addition for his potential.
Ederson's price has dropped to €30 million, making him a viable Casemiro replacement.
Interim-manager Michael Carrick aims to guide the team back to the Champions League.

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Manchester United is pursuing Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao winger) and Ederson (Atalanta midfielder) to strengthen the squad for the summer transfer window.
United is willing to activate Nico Williams' €100 million release clause, seeing him as a key addition for his potential.
Ederson's price has dropped to €30 million, making him a viable Casemiro replacement.
Interim-manager Michael Carrick aims to guide the team back to the Champions League.