Manchester United Reportedly Eyeing Atalanta’s Ederson Amidst Latest Transfer Rumours

Prominent transfer stories highlighted across various newspaper back pages include Manchester United’s reported interest in Atalanta midfielder Ederson, West Ham leading the pursuit for Brighton’s Evan Ferguson, and Chelsea and Arsenal showing interest in RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko. Manchester United have observed Atalanta’s Ederson, 25, and the Brazilian central midfielder is among a select group of players the club is seriously considering for that position, according to Florian Plettenberg. West Ham are considered frontrunners, alongside Leicester City and Southampton, in the race to acquire 20-year-old Republic of Ireland forward Evan Ferguson from Brighton, as reported by Givemesport. Southampton might offload academy graduate Tyler Dibling, 18, in the event of relegation from the Premier League, with Manchester United and Newcastle both reportedly keen on the English midfielder, states Football Insider. Claims suggesting that former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, 31, had been seen at Manchester City’s training ground have been refuted by Fabrizio Romano. West Ham, Fulham, and Crystal Palace have all shown interest in Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli, but the 23-year-old Italy international previously drew interest from Tottenham and might favour a move to a club of their stature, according to Tuttosport (in Italian). Liverpool and Paris St-Germain are reportedly leading the chase to sign Lyon’s French midfielder Rayan Cherki and could pursue a deal for the 21-year-old in January, reports Foot Mercato (in French). Real Madrid are reportedly growing more optimistic about securing the signing of Liverpool’s 26-year-old England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold next summer, according to Caught Offside. Chelsea are contemplating a possible acquisition of 21-year-old RB Leipzig and Slovenia forward Benjamin Sesko, Teamtalk indicates. Arsenal had prior discussions regarding a transfer for Sesko and maintain significant interest in the player, having cultivated a positive rapport with his representatives, Mail Plus (subscription required) reports. West Brom boss Carlos Corberan and former Denmark manager Kasper Hjulmand are reportedly being considered as potential successors to Russell Martin at Southampton, though interim boss Simon Rusk is set to continue leading the team for Sunday’s trip to Fulham, Sky Sports reveals. Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab are reportedly eyeing a reduced-price transfer for Newcastle’s 35-year-old Slovakia goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, according to I. Wolves might pursue a January transfer for 26-year-old Austria centre-back Kevin Danso, whom Lens might consider selling, L’Equipe (in French) suggests. Monaco’s French attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche, 22, expressed a desire to play for Barcelona during his career, Sport (in Spanish) reports. Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson – currently on loan at Fulham – is expected to be permitted to depart the Gunners next summer, as the 25-year-old is not anticipated to feature prominently in Mikel Arteta’s future strategies, Mail Plus (subscription required) states. AC Milan have identified Everton’s 27-year-old England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin as their primary transfer objective for next summer, Teamtalk reports. Former Coventry boss Mark Robins has declined the chance to engage in discussions with fellow Championship club Millwall regarding their vacant managerial position, according to the South London Press. Valencia, Real Betis, and Villarreal are all reportedly keen on acquiring Brazilian midfielder Arthur Melo, 28, from Juventus, Gianluca di Marzio (in Italian) reports.