Tottenham sources say De Zerbi has shifted his summer transfer focus to midfield, with Tonali and Fernandes the primary targets; the latter has been cleared to leave, and talks with West Ham have entered a critical stage.
Manchester United have finalized Ederson's arrival, but Ugarte's World Cup knee injury could force the club to abandon plans for a third midfield signing; Matheus Fernandes has emerged as the top target, with Tottenham and West Ham intensifying their bids, while Tonali and others remain on the backup list.
Following progress on the Ederson deal, Manchester United are close to officially signing Fortaleza youngster Orozco, who will travel to Manchester on Sunday for a medical; meanwhile, the battle for Fernandes continues to drag on between United and Tottenham.
West Ham midfielder Fernandes is leaning toward a move to Tottenham, with Spurs already in talks with the club over a £70 million bid. Manchester United remain in the hunt but trail in the pecking order.
Manchester United saw their first offer rejected by West Ham on Tuesday, with Tottenham and Real Madrid also in the hunt; the player is understood to favour a move to Old Trafford.
The 21-year-old midfielder has emerged as a key Manchester United target, with West Ham reportedly demanding up to £80 million as interest from Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and other clubs intensifies.
Mourinho has set his sights on Manchester United target Fernandes, while a West Ham midfielder could emerge as the focal point of a tug-of-war between Real Madrid and the Red Devils.
Following Ederson's move to Manchester United, the Red Devils have stepped up their pursuit of West Ham midfielder Fernandes; reporters say a verbal agreement is in place, with the transfer fee put at around £45 million.
Manchester United are leaning on the Ferguson-era glory and the pull of club icons as they approach Fernandes, though whether the deal goes through still hinges on West Ham's relegation battle.
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