Manchester United are poised to complete the signing of Atalanta midfielder Ederson once his Brazil World Cup involvement is over, according to Sky Sports.
The 26-year-old has already been the subject of an agreed deal, with United set to pay an initial £34m plus £3.8m in potential add-ons. The move is expected to make Ederson the first signing of Michael Carrick’s Manchester United era, although the final formalities now sit around his international commitments and medical.
Sky Sports reports that Ederson is set to sign a four-year contract with the option of a further 12 months. The update also arrives with United reshaping midfield after Casemiro’s departure, while Manuel Ugarte’s future remains uncertain.
Why Ederson matters to Manchester United’s midfield rebuild
Ederson gives United a profile they have lacked: a mobile, aggressive Serie A midfielder who can cover ground, carry the ball and play with defensive intensity. Carrick needs more legs and balance in central areas, particularly if United add another midfielder later in the window.
The Brazil call-up adds a short delay but also sharpens the intrigue. United supporters will now watch his World Cup minutes with a different eye, knowing the Atalanta player is expected to become part of the Old Trafford rebuild shortly afterwards.
The key detail is that this is no longer just background interest. Sky Sports says Manchester United have agreed a deal for Ederson, leaving the medical and timing as the next steps before the transfer can be completed.
