Man Utd told France star Manu Kone will cost over £45m as Red Devils turn to new target after abandoning bid to sign Ederson from Atalanta

Red Devils pursue Kone

United have unexpectedly pulled out of a €45m (£38m) agreement to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson, despite negotiations reaching an advanced stage following the completion of his medical examinations. According to reports from

United drop Ederson pursuit

United's abrupt decision to withdraw from the Ederson race caused significant surprise in Italy, especially given that personal terms and a base fee of €40.5m (£34.4m) plus €4.5m (£3.8m) in add-ons

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Roma demand premium fee

Roma sporting director Tony D’Amico is currently managing a complex transfer strategy heavily reliant on capital gains to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations.

Midfield overhaul awaits United

The United board must now act decisively to formalise a fresh proposal before the summer transfer window draws to a close. Collapsing the Ederson pursuit leaves the club under immense pressure to ensure they do not replicate past mistakes during negotiations with Roma, particularly with cross-continental competition for Kone expected to intensify.

Meanwhile, Ederson's future at Atalanta remains uncertain as he faces the prospect of either reintegrating under new manager Maurizio Sarri or seeking alternative suitors before the deadline.