Manchester United have once again been linked with Brazilian defender Edson Silva (Éderson) of Serie A Atalanta, who have been in talks with the player's agent for weeks without results on a new contract, so it is quite normal for transfer rumours to appear. In the end, Ederson will either join the Red Devils or other big clubs, or he will get a higher salary.

Ederson's contract expires in 2027, but there are already many big-name clubs showing interest in him, including Manchester United in the Premier League, Juventus in Serie A, Manchester City, Liverpool and even Real Madrid, who have also been rumoured with him at various times.

The most closely linked to Ederson this time is Manchester United, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe intending to make an offer of €60 million (£50 million) from Atalanta, according to Italy's Football Market Network. Ederson is said to be keen on the Premier League, with the Red Devils believed to be the "most likely" to sign him in the summer window.

Juventus sporting director Cristiano Ziontoli is also reportedly trying to secure a move for the Atalanta player, with the team even meeting with the player's agent back in January. Recently, Atalanta beat Juventus 4-0, and Ederson also performed well in the game, making the "Old Lady" even more crazy for him.

Italian media reports have always been unreliable, and United's budget and Champions League places could affect the signings. However, the need for new midfielders is a well-known reality. The 33-year-old Danish veteran Eriksen's contract expires at the end of this season, and Rajue has confirmed that he will not renew his contract, and he also wants to sell Casemiro, who has a weekly salary of 350,000.

But Casemiro's age and income mean he may not be able to leave, and for his future, the Brazilian iron has hinted at staying. "Of course I want to play. But I always say that I have a lot of respect for the coach, I respect the club, that's my values. Every day when I go to Carrington or Old Trafford, I try to do my best. If a player is sitting on the bench and is happy, that player is worthless to any team. Of course I want to play, I want to have more minutes, but the coach is the one who makes the decisions and I have a lot of respect for him and the club.'

Fat Tiger added: "It's too early to talk about next season, I still have a year left on my contract, and a one-year option. I'm here, I'm available at any time and I'm very happy because I'm ready for the coach and the club. As you know, I'm a big part of the club. As I said, I always do my best. That's my greatest strength."

Even if Casemiro remains, United's other midfielders are Ugarte, Kobe Mayno and Toby Collier. This season, Amorim had to drop Bruno Fernandes back to play in the 343 midfield. As for £60 million Mason Mount, whether he can play in central midfield is one thing, and he first needs to make sure he doesn't get a long-term injury.

Ederson has made 39 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring four goals and contributing one assist for Atalanta. The two-time Brazilian national team has been compared to Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes, with British media claiming that Manchester United scouts are convinced of his abilities.

United may also be able to sell Academy midfielder Kobe Maynor, with recent reports suggesting that the 19-year-old England international has rejected a new contract, wanting between £150,000 and £180,000 a week or choosing to play abroad. If Meno leaves, the Red Devils will have the funds to bring in a new midfielder this summer, and as an academy player, his transfer fee is pure proceeds, and in theory selling £50 million could support the "amortization" of the £200 million worth of players.

However, United may not be out of European competition next season, so there are a number of lower-level signings on the club's shortlist, such as Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney in the Championship.

Among the Championship players, Red Devils fans may know their story with Sunderland's Chris Rig or Jobe Bellingham, but legend Michael Carrick's Harkney is a bit unfamiliar. The 22-year-old is a Myburgh academy graduate who has captained the side and scored the 1-0 winner against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final.