​Manchester United have not yet made official the names of any new signings, but there is growing expectation that the club could announce as many as three arrivals over the weekend. The Red Devils have reportedly agreed terms for Andrey Santos from Chelsea, a deal that INEOS are said to be delighted about with the Brazilian already believed to have passed his medical. In addition, reports via The Peoples Person indicate that a separate agreement has been struck with free agent Karl Darlow, the Welsh goalkeeper poised to step in for Altay Bayindir as understudy to Senne Lammens.
Strangely, the first deal United sealed in this summer window was for Ederson, a decision made after the Brazilian was recommended to INEOS by the departing Casemiro. Ederson is said to have undergone a rushed medical in the United States amid the World Cup break, though there were concerns within Old Trafford regarding the results. This has fueled speculation that a transfer involving the Atalanta midfielder Ederson could collapse, despite the initial enthusiasm around the potential move.
The midfielder is currently in Manchester, undergoing the second phase of what is described as a thorough medical. This update comes from both Ben Jacobs and Fabrizio Romano, with Gianluca Di Marzio later adding that the tests will span two days and conclude on Friday. Romano suggested that Ederson is in England for the next few hours to complete new medical tests with United, and that only after the second round will the club decide whether to proceed with the €45 million deal. Di Marzio echoed the sentiment, stating that the countdown to Ederson’s transfer to United has begun. Following Brazil’s exit from the World Cup, the player is ready to bid farewell to Atalanta and Italian football, with tests set to continue into Friday, July 10. If all goes smoothly, the signing could be completed and officially announced soon after.
Should Ederson successfully pass the medical, Manchester United’s need to reinforce their engine room becomes even more pressing. Michael Carrick is understood to be praying for a swift influx of three new signings to rejuvenate the midfield and restore balance to the team’s spine. The club’s supporters are hopeful that a flurry of activity will translate into a refreshed squad shape and improved performance as the new season approaches.
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