Transfer Buzz: Man Utd Drops Baleba Chase, Ederson's Future in Doubt, and Newcastle Eyes Wissa

Latest football transfer updates: Man Utd ends pursuit of Carlos Baleba, Ederson considers his future, and Newcastle targets Yoane Wissa.

Manchester United has decided to halt its pursuit of Carlos Baleba, the 21-year-old Cameroon midfielder from Brighton, due to the club's £115m valuation being too steep. (Athletic - subscription required)

Meanwhile, Manchester City's star goalkeeper Ederson, 31, is contemplating his future with the club, with a potential move to Galatasaray on the horizon. Should the Brazil international depart, City is poised to sign Paris St-Germain's Gianluigi Donnarumma, 26, who has been made available. (Guardian)

Newcastle is gearing up to swiftly conclude a deal for Brentford and DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa, 28. (Sky Sports)

In other news, Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr is close to finalizing a £25.8m deal to sign France winger Kingsley Coman from Bayern Munich. (Talksport)

Nottingham Forest is eager to secure the services of Manchester City's Rico Lewis, 20, with City open to letting the England international leave for a fee exceeding £30m. (Mail)

Wolves are nearing the signing of Verona and Cameroon wing-back Jackson Tchatchoua, 23. (Athletic - subscription required)

Sunderland has agreed to a deal to sign Paris St-Germain and France defender Nordi Mukiele, 27, for an initial £9.5m with £2.5m in add-ons. (Northern Echo)

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

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