Adam Wharton: What Spurs' pursuit of Palace star means for Man United

Manchester United's midfield market is heating up as clubs chase top talent, potentially reshaping the Red Devils' summer plans. A reported £39 million deal for Ederson from Atalanta awaits World Cup timing, while talks persist over Mateus Fernandes from West Ham amid a reported £100 million price tag. Tottenham have entered the race for Fernandes at the request of Roberto De Zerbi, with Arsenal and Liverpool monitoring other midfield targets. A separate pursuit sees Newcastle valuing Tonali at around £100 million, complicating United’s plans, while Chelsea and Real Madrid are also linked to other star midfielders, underscoring a high-stakes market.