Michael Carrick’s side looked set to sign Ederson, 27, from Atlantan for a reported £35 million as part of their midfield rebuild.
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It has since been widely reported that the deal has collapsed, and Ederson is now expected to remain in Italy.
According to Sky Italia (via Football Italia), the real reason behind Man United’s change of heart is Roma’s Kone rather than the initially reported fitness concerns.
It’s understood that United have now switcher their attention to the France international and will now prioritise a move for Kone.