MANCHESTER: Manchester United have received a positive update ahead of the summer transfer window as they are reportedly closing in on Atalanta midfielder Ederson.
Michael Carrick’s team are said to be close to finalising a £43 million transfer to bring in the Brazilian player after months of negotiations.
United will end their Premier League campaign against Brighton & Hove Albion tomorrow night after confirming third place in the league, and Carrick has just signed a permanent contract as the club’s manager.
Ederson is expected to fill the void left by Casemiro, who is close to joining Inter Miami.
The 27-year-old only has one year left on his contract in Italy, making his transfer value lower than originally expected.
United and Atalanta have previously engaged in transfer dealings, including the signings of Amad Diallo in 2021 and striker Rasmus Hojlund two years later.
Hojlund, however, has left Old Trafford and will become a permanent Napoli player after being loaned to the Italian club.
According to Italian media reports, Ederson’s move is now “almost complete” and would be United’s first step in rebuilding the squad ahead of next season.
Midfield has been identified as United’s main priority this summer, especially after the major changes expected to take place in the squad.
It is hoped that Ederson’s presence will be able to form a strong partnership with Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo, as Casemiro has demonstrated this season.