Our website's rumourmonger slammed by Fabrizio Romano for spreading misinformation regarding Ederson's failed transfer to Manchester United and the club's transfer links with Aurélien Tchoua

Sky Sports' renowned Italian transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, has vehemently slammed a rumourmonger of our website on his personal paid column on Sunday for spreading false information about Atalanta's defensive midfielder's transfer to Manchester United falling through. He also strongly condemned the person's misinformation regarding the club's midfield signings plans.

In his column, Romano harshly criticized, "I've said many times that I personally respect other journalists' ability to narrate facts and convey information in their own way, but only if they don't seriously mislead others. Unfortunately, this has happened again."

"Guys, in the past few days, many people have privately messaged me asking if it's true that I said things like Ederson's transfer fell through because of physical problems, etc., on a certain Chinese website. I want to make a formal clarification here regarding what I said and didn't say."

"I know I was the first that have told everyone that Manchester United had reached an agreement with Atalanta regarding Ederson's transfer, and I still maintain that my exclusive news is accurate. However, I never said that the Brazilian player had 'became the first player signed after Michael Carrick became Manchester United's permanent manager.' This is completely different from the information and facts I wanted to present."

"I have always said that it is a fact that Ederson has indeed reached personal terms with Manchester United, 'The Red Devils' had already arranged him, who was then still playing at the FIFA World Cup in United States, Canada and Mexico with Brazil to undergo the first phase of medicals, but I never described the matter as if Ederson was already a Manchester United player."

"I've said many times that Manchester United, Atalanta, and Ederson all completed the first phase of his medical in the presence of the Brazil national team doctors. Ederson still needs to travel to England after the Canarinho finishes their World Cup campaign to undergo a second phase of medical before Manchester United can confirm whether to finalize the transfer."

"I never said at the time that this Atalanta player has been 'confirmed and done' or "He has became Michael Carrick's first signing as Manchester United's new permanent manager," and I never said Ederson's transfer was cancelled due to physical problems. Since it wasn't entirely confirmed, nor was it a fact, I would never exaggerate.

"Ederson's transfer fell through because he failed his medical. There are many reasons for failing a medical, not necessarily because the player has a physical problem. To relay the news in this way is very irresponsible."

"Furthermore, I have never said taht Elliot Anderson was Manchester United's top target. On the contrary, the 'Red Devils' never actively considered signing the England international."

"Manchester United had already decided to shift their focus when they learned that Nottingham Forest would demand a British record-breaking £120 million transfer fee before even considering selling Anderson, and they never submitted any offers. Therefore, there was never any such thing as 'Anderson being Manchester United's top target' from that point on." "That's just talk."

"I also never said that Manchester United turned their attention to Aurélien Tchouaméni after the Ederson signing failed. All these rumours are fabricated by that website's author and some Chinese aggregators."

"Let me debunk the reason these people fabricated this rumour: because Bernardo Silva arrived, so someone had to be sacrificed, 'lost their place in the team' to make way for this player's arrival."

"Secondly, given Tchouaméni's past altercation with captain Federico Valverde, the France international is 'naturally being seen as him already having the intention to leave."

"Guys, look how easily these two excuses can be imagined, these are clichéd tactics that are used countless times. I don't know how many times I've said it, but every time Real Madrid signs a new player, it doesn't necessarily mean that an original key player has to lose their position or leave."

"José Mourinho has no intention of parting ways with Tchouaméni; on the contrary, both parties have agreed to begin contract renewal negotiations immediately after the World Cup. Currently, according to industry sources, Real Madrid plans to extend Tchouaméni's contract to the summer of 2031."

"Manchester United has no plans to sign this player because his after-tax wages alone is several times higher than the salaries and performance-related bonuses of their top earners like Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes, not including the exorbitant offer Real Madrid will be demanding."

"Since Ruben Amorim's sacking, I have never mentioned that Manchester United is still interested in signing Brighton player Carlos Baleba."

"The rumours surrounding Adam Wharton have always been fabricated by aggregators."

"Generally speaking, if the Premier League giants does have any other plans, I will let everyone know as soon as possible. You can follow my official platforms for the latest news. The messages on this column and those platforms are what I really want to convey."

Image source: Internet / Fabrizio Romano's official paid column