Key facts
- Manchester United agreed to a £35 million deal for Ederson.
- Ederson is a 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder.
- He is set to become Michael Carrick's first signing.
- Ederson has thrived in Serie A with Atalanta.
- His transfer addresses the need for midfield upgrades following Casemiro's departure.
Manchester United has reached an agreement to sign Brazilian midfielder Ederson from Atalanta for a fee of £35 million. The 26-year-old player is anticipated to be the first acquisition under manager Michael Carrick, addressing a key need in the midfield following the departure of Casemiro. Ederson has reportedly thrived in Serie A with Atalanta and is seen as a potential upgrade. The club is also monitoring other players like Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni, Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson, and Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton.