Man Utd left in midfield crisis as Chelsea ramp up €60m Diogo Costa chase

Manchester United’s transfer plans hit a wall on Saturday after the club walked away from a €45 million deal for midfielder Ederson, leaving Michael Carrick with a serious problem to solve. United had been closing in on the Brazilian, but the plug was pulled without explanation, and now Carrick must find an alternative before the window closes. The club have already identified two potential replacements, though one is a familiar face. Meanwhile, Chelsea are turning up the heat in their own pursuit. The Blues are growing serious about a move for €60m-rated goalkeeper Diogo Costa, with talks reportedly advancing. The Portugal international is seen as a long-term solution between the posts. Elsewhere, Arsenal have left Newcastle flabbergasted with their aggressive pursuit of Bruno Guimarães. The midfielder has become a top target for Mikel Arteta’s side, and the Magpies are reportedly stunned by the level of interest.