Sky: Man Utd ‘confident’ they can complete remarkable double-swoop of Premier League and Serie A midfielders

Manchester United are reportedly growing in ‘confidence’ over the prospect of signing both Ederson and Sandro Tonali this summer.That’s according to Sky Sports Italy reporter Gianluca Di Marzio, who adds that the Red Devils have overtaken Atletico Madrid in the race for Ederson’s signature. Il @ManUtd vuole Ederson e Tonali: c’è fiducia per il doppio colpohttps://t.co/YjDPILAWhg — Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) May 21, 2026DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYEderson closing in on United switchRemarkably, personal terms between Atleti and the Brazilian have been in place since March, but Diego Simeone’s side were unwilling to commit to the £39 million transfer fee set by Atalanta.Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustThe La Liga outfit then turned their attention to an alternative target in the form of Wolverhampton Wanderers wantaway Joao Gomes, who has also been linked with United in recent months.That paved the way for United to materialise their interest in Ederson, 26, and begin exploring how a deal could look. 🪩🕺 Éderson 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/4mCyeU9ZNi — Lega Serie A (@SerieA) July 22, 2024Reds looking to prise Tonali from reluctant MagpiesAs for Tonali, it was confirmed several weeks ago that he had been added to the Red Devils’ shortlist.It’s anticipated he will part ways with Newcastle United this summer due to his desire to continue playing in the Champions League, which he can fulfil at Old Trafford. Sandro Tonali’s agent, Giuseppe Riso, on what the Italians future may look like 🔽 pic.twitter.com/lQ92OqRfr0 — Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) February 6, 2026Although the Magpies will be desperate to keep hold of their midfield talisman, there is an acceptance behind the scenes that sales will be necessary to balance the books when the window opens, and he is undoubtedly one of their most valuable assets.The 25-year-old was offered by his agent to Arsenal in the winter, but Newcastle blocked any potential mid-season departure. 🚨 Sandro Tonali offered to Arsenal by agent so #AFC explored but no contact with Newcastle United; nothing will happen this window. 25yo’s camp put idea to Andrea Berta so looked into as per any player of interest. #NUFC exit now impossible @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/Dj1rlbgFbH — David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) February 2, 2026Negotiations for Tonali could also commence as soon as the window opens, given he won’t be heading to the World Cup with Italy following their play-off final heartbreak.It remains to be seen what kind of fee Newcastle would demand for him, and how much they’ll add when it looks as though he could be United-bound.