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Manchester United Halt Interest in Baleba: Saturday Transfer Rumors

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Manchester United have reportedly ended their pursuit of Carlos Baleba, while Manchester City’s Ederson is said to be weighing his options, and Newcastle United are keen to secure a deal for Brentford’s Yoane Wissa

Reports indicate that Manchester United will not be pursuing a move for Cameroonian midfielder Carlos Baleba, 21, this summer, with Brighton’s reported £115m valuation proving a significant hurdle. (Athletic – subscription required), external

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson, 31, is understood to be considering his future at the club, with a potential move to Galatasaray on the cards. Should the Brazilian international depart, City may turn their attention to Paris St-Germain’s Gianluigi Donnarumma, 26, with the Italian star reportedly available. (Guardian), external

Newcastle are reportedly moving swiftly to finalise a deal for Brentford and DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa, 28. (Sky Sports), external

Furthermore, Newcastle have apparently reignited their interest in Paris St-Germain and Portugal forward Goncalo Ramos, 24, as they aim to bolster their attacking options with two new strikers this summer. (Mail), external

Al-Nassr of the Saudi Pro League are reportedly nearing a £25.8m agreement to secure the services of French winger Kingsley Coman from Bayern Munich. (Talksport), external

Nottingham Forest are said to be interested in acquiring full-back Rico Lewis, 20, with Manchester City reportedly willing to consider offers exceeding £30m for the England international. (Mail), external

Wolves are reportedly on the verge of signing Verona and Cameroon wing-back Jackson Tchatchoua, 23. (Athletic – subscription required), external

Reports suggest Sunderland have reached an agreement to sign Paris St-Germain and France defender Nordi Mukiele, 27, for an initial fee of £9.5m, potentially rising to £12m with add-ons. (Northern Echo), external

Juventus and Argentina midfielder Nicolas Gonzalez, 27, is reportedly keen on a 30m euros (£26m) switch to Atletico Madrid this summer. (La Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian), external

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