Manchester United dealt double blow as Ederson deal collapses and Mainoo injury concerns Tuchel

Manchester United’s summer transfer plans have been thrown into disarray after a £35m move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson collapsed over a medical issue, while Thomas Tuchel has delivered a worrying update on Kobbie Mainoo’s fitness. The Brazil international, 27, had agreed terms and was set for a medical in early July, but a late call-up for his country’s World Cup squad after an injury to Wesley forced a postponement. When he finally underwent a full medical following Brazil’s last-16 defeat to Norway, specialists flagged an area of concern, prompting United to pull out of the transfer. Sources had told BBC Sport the deal could be resurrected on different terms later in the summer, but Ederson has now extended his contract at Atalanta—the Serie A side did not disclose the length of the new deal. Meanwhile, Thomas Tuchel has sparked concern at Old Trafford after revealing that Kobbie Mainoo did not play a single minute this summer. The young midfielder’s lack of game time could be a factor in United’s planning, though no further details have been provided. Elsewhere in the transfer market, Chelsea are set to complete a £117m deal for Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, who is scheduled for a medical on Monday after playing for England on the same day the agreement was reached. Manchester United also face a battle to keep top target Crysencio Summerville, with AS Roma submitting a bid to West Ham that was turned down as the London club hold out for £50m. Yan Diomande, another wide player, is a priority for Paris Saint-Germain, but Arsenal have joined the race for his signature after losing out on Rogers. Tottenham are set to meet Inter Milan over a potential transfer for Djed Spence, who is open to a return to Italy following a loan spell at Genoa, while Chelsea have opened talks with Crystal Palace for defender Maxence Lacroix, who has three years left on his contract. Aston Villa are also looking at Joao Palhinha as an option after an injury to Amadou Onan. With the window still open, United face an uphill task to regroup after their failed Ederson move and Mainoo’s fitness worries.