Transfer Talk: Manchester United Consider Swap Deal for Ederson
Thursday's newspapers bring a flurry of transfer news and rumors, including Manchester United's potential involvement in a swap deal with Atalanta, with Joshua Zirkzee possibly moving in exchange for midfielder Ederson. Other reports suggest Borussia Dortmund may make a third attempt to sign Jadon Sancho as his time at Manchester United nears its end. Manchester United are also rumored to be preparing to sell Manuel Ugarte this summer, with plans to acquire two new midfielders. In other news, Katie Price's husband, Lee Andrews, claims he is bidding to buy a majority stake in Chelsea, while Borussia Dortmund have closed the door on a potential escape route for Nick Woltemade to Newcastle. Manchester City have joined the pursuit of 16-year-old German talent Kennet Eichhorn, alongside Bundesliga and Premier League clubs. Rangers striker Ryan Naderi awaits scan results on an injury that could end his season, and Celtic face further injury concerns after another player was sent for a scan. Luis Diaz believes he made the right decision in joining Bayern Munich from Liverpool, and Benfica boss Jose Mourinho is eyeing a move for former Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst. Luis Suarez has expressed openness to returning to the Uruguay national team at 39, despite retiring from international duty in 2024. Meanwhile, the Marylebone Cricket Club is under criticism from some members for hosting an exhibition of Syrian paintings in the Lord's Pavilion.