As part of their initial midfield overhaul, the Old Trafford club will pay £35 million for the Brazilian. Rasmus Hojlund’s transfer also costs United £21 million.
By reaching an initial £35 million deal with Atalanta for Ederson, Manchester United has begun the process of rebuilding their midfield.
After being monitored for the past two years, the 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder will undergo a medical before agreeing to a long-term contract at Old Trafford. The total package might increase to £38 million with add-ons.
With Casemiro leaving as a free agent and Manuel Ugarte’s future uncertain, Ederson will strengthen Michael Carrick’s midfield.
Although Atletico Madrid was also interested in Ederson, they moved for François Gomes of Wolverhampton Wanderers instead, making it possible for United to sign a player with a 12-month contract remaining at Atalanta.
After paying almost £20 million to purchase Ederson four seasons ago, the Serie A team will now turn a tidy profit.
As talks with United accelerated, it was decided that he would miss Atalanta’s season-ending league match against Fiorentina.
With up to three midfielders departing this summer, he will be Carrick’s first acquisition as United’s head coach. In order to assist build a Premier League title threat the following season, Carrick is anticipated to sign additional replacements.
Elliot Anderson of Nottingham Forest is a target for United, but Manchester City is also vying for the England international, who is worth more than £100 million.
Mateus Fernandes, a talented midfielder from Portugal who was demoted by West Ham United, is one of several possible choices that have been thoroughly investigated. Additionally, they have previously discussed Carlos Baleba of Brighton & Hove Albion.
Aurěen Tchouaméni of Real Madrid has also been watched, but that transaction is thought to be more difficult given the arrival of José Mourinho as manager and the upcoming presidential elections at the Bernabéu.
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