Manchester United are closing in on their first signing of the summer transfer window, GIVEMESPORT understands.

United have been chasing two central midfielders before the summer window has even opened officially, and they may get one over the line before the 2026 World Cup kicks off in two weeks’ time.

With Casemiro departing the club following the end of his contract and United open to offers for Manuel Ugarte, two new signings are required in the middle of the park as newly appointed permanent manager Michael Carrick gets to work on improving his squad for European football next season.

Ederson set to be Carrick’s first summer signing

Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson has always been the number one priority signing and still make complete a move to Old Trafford, but even if they were to sign him, Carrick would be looking for another midfielder to bring in too.

And it looks like one they have settled on is Atalanta’s Ederson, after a breakthrough in talks this week.

There has been plenty of speculation about his future in recent weeks, with the 26-year-old left out of the Italian club’s final starting lineup of the season against Fiorentina.

Manager Raffaele Palladino said: “It was a choice agreed with the player because there is something happening in the transfer market. The fact that a player like him is being followed by such an important club should be a source of pride.”

Talks have been taking place between the two clubs for some time now and a fee is “close” to being agreed, according to GMS senior football correspondent Ben Jacobs.

He said: “Manchester United are close to agreeing a deal for Ederson. The player has already agreed a five-year deal and if all goes to plan that could be finalised before the World Cup.

Ederson will be free to join up with his new Manchester United teammates quickly

“It’s not done yet, but the fee that they’ve agreed on, including bonuses, is under €45million, so Manchester United have got it a little bit cheaper than Atalanta were hoping for and that’s because he’s only got one year left on his contract.”

The fee of less than €45million means United will be paying just under £39million in total to sign the ‘world-class’ 26-year-old Brazilian. Ederson was not named in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad for the 2026 World Cup, but United would be keen to tie up a deal before the chaos of the tournament unfolds and secure their first signing under Michael Carrick.

Details have emerged of WWE‘s bizarre plan to relaunch the infamous New World Order faction, and it was so outlandish that even founding member Kevin Nash was forced to take to social media to address it.

The COVID-19 pandemic gave WWE fans the Boneyard Match and a frightful fourth wall-breaking journey into the Firefly Fun House. But it also nearly gave them an equally scary recreation of the iconic nWo.

Former WWE writer Chris Dunn recently appeared on the Public Enemies podcast to discuss his tenure at the company. His interview included a tale from the creative wilderness of the COVID years.

One pitch that stood out like a sore thumb was the revival of the nWo, which was to be spearheaded by a number of the company’s international Superstars.

WWE’s Controversial Plans to Relaunch the nWo Revealed

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Alongside Hulk Hogan and Scott Hall, Nash founded the cult faction in 1996, dominating WCW for a number of years. The faction would eventually expand considerably in numbers, with the likes of “Macho Man” Randy Savage and The Giant [The Big Show] bolstering the ranks.

Following a split into several subgroups at the end of the 1990s, the group fizzled out prior to WWE’s acquirement of the promotion in 2001. The original trio briefly reunited in WWE in 2002.

Dunn revealed that there was an initial plan to revive the New World Order with Sheamus, Shinsuke Nakamura, Cesaro aka Claudio Castagnoli, and Lars Sullivan. The faction was one of many outrageous pitches made during the pandemic era, which was a notoriously tough period for the company.

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With the greatest of respect to Sheamus, Nakamura and Cesaro, they hardly possess the generational star power of Hogan, Hall and Nash. Lars Sullivan’s WWE main roster run, meanwhile, was notoriously underwhelming. He retired from professional wrestling altogether in late 2021.

However, as Dunn revealed, the storyline was being seriously considered and very nearly came to fruition. The company had even gone as far as to recruit an nWo original for the new group’s inception. “So it was really close to happening. I forget which legendary nWo member was supposed to fly to Orlando to introduce this new nWo. It wasn’t X-Pac,” revealed Dunn. “Essentially, they landed, and they didn’t pass the COVID test, so they couldn’t do it.”

Kevin Nash Reacts to WWE’s Scrapped nWo Plans

Following on from the podcast revelation, Nash delivered his two cents on the proposed revival. Posting on X, Nash wrote: “Never heard anything about it. Scott and @TheRealXPac and myself were out almost every weekend together. So it definitely wasn’t one of us.”

The “legendary nWo member” could feasibly have been Hulk Hogan, although the iconic Superstar never mentioned the idea prior to his untimely passing last year.

Referring to WWE’s initial attempt to relaunch the faction with himself, Hogan and Hall in 2002, Nash joked:

Given the seismic impact that the nWo had on professional wrestling, it is unlikely that WWE’s awkward reboot would have lived up to original legacy. That it didn’t happen is likely a blessing for all concerned.

If you have ever been to Selhurst Park, you will have noticed that the home fans have an impressive repertoire of chants and terrace anthems, but one song in particular really gets the Crystal Palace fans going: Glad All Over.

Whether they are at home and it crackles on through the PA system before a match, or if they are on the road following their beloved Eagles on their various exploits in the Premier League, FA Cup and Europe, the Palace faithful will always answer the noble call to join in with the song that has become an enduring sonic symbol of their love for the South London club.

Here, GIVEMESPORT takes a look at the reason why ‘Glad All Over’ is a Selhurst Park anthem, as well as the history of the song, lyrics and more.

Why Crystal Palace fans sing ‘Glad All Over’

Broadcaster John Henty was the man who introduced the song ‘Glad All Over’ to Crystal Palace fans, having done so while working at Selhurst Park as the stadium announcer and sound engineer. Henty, who served at Selhurst Park for over three decades, played the song in early 1964 and it has stuck ever since, becoming synonymous with the Eagles.

So, why did he use ‘Glad All Over’?

“It seemed right at the time,” Henty said in a 2023 interview published on the official Crystal Palace website.

“It was in the charts. I didn’t play it immediately [in November 1963], but it went to No. 1 in January 1964, and that was probably the time I thought of trying it out.

“I liked playing the records – that was part of the job I really enjoyed, welcoming people and playing the music – and I tried one or two other things, like Herb Alpert. But Glad All Over went down particularly well, particularly with the kids.

“In those days, they were all around on the Selhurst terraces. They used to thump those advertising hoardings very loudly with Glad All Over – and that’s how it all started!”

A Crystal Palace match programme from a game against Peterborough United on January 25, 1964 references the song in a call from the sound system team for more ‘record requests’, confirming Henty’s recollection of the song’s rollout as a Palace anthem.

The section of the programme, entitled ‘How about those record requests’, stated: “During the past few months, we have played a number of record requests for our Supporters. If you would like a particular record played, then just drop us a line and we shall do our best to oblige. Our record of ‘Glad All Over’ certainly keeps your feet warm at Half-time anyway.”

Glad All Over Lyrics And Facts

Who wrote ‘Glad All Over’ And When Was it Released?

The song ‘Glad All Over’ was released in November 1963 by the English rock and roll band The Dave Clark Five. It was written by Dave Clark and Mike Smith. It reached number one in the UK Singles Chart and number six in the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart, helping to spark a rivalry with The Beatles during what became known as ‘The British Invasion’. You can read the lyrics of the song in full and listen to the song below.

Glad All Over Lyrics And Video

You say that you love me (say you love me)

All of the time (all of the time)

You say that you need me (say you need me)

You’ll always be mine (always be mine)

(Chorus)

I’m feelin’ glad all over

Yes, I’m a-glad all over,

Baby, I’m glad all over

So glad you’re mine

I’ll make you happy (make you happy)

You’ll never be blue (Never be blue)

You’ll have no sorrow (Have no sorrow)

‘Cause I’ll always be true (Always be true)

(Chorus)

Other girls may try to take me away (take me away)

But you know, it’s by your side I will stay

I-I’ll stay

Our love will last, now (our love will last)

‘Til the end of time (end of time)

Because this love, now (because this love)

Is only yours and mine (yours and mine)

(Chorus)

Other girls may try to take me away (take me away)

But you know, it’s by your side I will stay

I-I’ll stay

Our love will last, now (our love will last)

‘Til the end of time (end of time)

Because this love, now (because this love)

Is only yours and mine (yours and mine)

(Chorus)

So glad you’re mine, now (mi-i-i-i-i-i-ine)

I said I’m so glad you’re mine (mi-i-i-i-i-i-ine)

So glad you’re mine, now (mi-i-i-i-i-i-ine)

Whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa (mi-i-i-i-ine)

Crystal Palace Fan Chants

‘Glad All Over’ is certainly a Selhurst Park favourite, but Palace fans have loads of tunes and chants for matchdays.

In recent seasons, often at the direction of goalkeeper Dean Henderson, fans have sung a version of Shakira’s ‘Waka Waka’ (certainly a song inspired by its chorus, anyway!) and come up with tributes to club legends such as Wilfried Zaha and Jean-Philippe Mateta.

You can read more about the best Crystal Palace songs and chants here!