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Man United Target Tonali, Ederson Deals Near Completion

5/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Manchester United are preparing to sign Sandro Tonali despite his £87 million price tag.
Tonali joined Newcastle for £55 million from AC Milan and is contracted until 2029 with a 12-month extension.
United have agreed terms with Atalanta midfielder Ederson on a deal that could rise to £38 million.
Newcastle’s season may force a Tonali sale to raise funds, with Eddie Howe saying it is well placed for transfers after appointing Ross Wilson.

History

Historical Context

In July 2009 Sir Alex Ferguson completed Manchester United’s sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid for a world-record £80 million fee, the highest transfer at the time. The deal followed United’s earlier £12 million purchase of Ronaldo in 2003 and signaled a new era of soaring player valuations, a trend later echoed by his €100 million Juventus move in 2018.

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Story summary

Manchester United are preparing to sign Sandro Tonali despite his £87 million price tag.
Tonali joined Newcastle for £55 million from AC Milan and is contracted until 2029 with a 12-month extension.
United have agreed terms with Atalanta midfielder Ederson on a deal that could rise to £38 million.
Newcastle’s season may force a Tonali sale to raise funds, with Eddie Howe saying it is well placed for transfers after appointing Ross Wilson.

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