MANCHESTER — Manchester United is set to continue its aggressive midfield restructuring following the successful agreement to sign Éderson from Atalanta. Transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that the club has plans to bring in at least one more midfielder, with the potential for a second depending on squad departures.
A Midfield in Transition
The strategy at Old Trafford is driven by an impending exodus of current midfield personnel. To balance the squad and refresh the engine room, Manchester United is preparing for the following exits:
Casemiro: The veteran midfielder is expected to depart this summer as part of the club’s new sporting project under INEOS.
Manuel Ugarte: Despite arriving just two years ago, the Uruguayan has failed to make a significant impact and is now marked for departure.
The Search for Fresh Talent
With Éderson secured as the first pillar of the new-look midfield, the club is now evaluating several high-profile targets. Reports indicate that Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson and Brighton’s Carlos Baleba are currently among the names on United’s shortlist.
The scale of United's activity remains contingent on low the speed of the planned exits. While at least one additional signing is prioritized to replace the outgoing Casemiro, club officials have indicated that a second midfield arrival is possible should conditions and market opportunities align in the coming weeks.
