Manchester United's midfield plans remain unchanged despite missing out on Mateus Fernandes to Tottenham, according to Fabrizio Romano's latest update.
The Old Trafford hierarchy remains committed to a sweeping rebuild of their engine room under manager Michael Carrick, with plans to sign at least one more midfielder in addition to Ederson.
Romano emphasized that the club will still sign a midfielder, citing the expected arrival of Atalanta's Brazil international Ederson as a key part of their strategy.
With Ederson on the way, United is actively searching for a second high-profile addition to complement their incoming midfielder.
However, rumors linking United to Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni have hit a snag, with the deal's current financial reality deemed too steep due to the player's substantial wage demands.
Romano revealed that the only way a deal for Tchouameni materializes is if he agrees to a completely restructured salary framework, which is not currently on the table.
The club is now reassessing its situation and figuring out the next midfield target, but remains committed to strengthening their engine room.
United is heavily monitoring a pool of dynamic alternatives to complement Ederson, including Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton, Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi, and Bournemouth's Alex Scott.
The club's recruitment team is focused on finding the right profile to protect transition zones and breathe new life into their midfield, rather than overpaying blindly.
