Manchester United reach agreement with Atalanta to sign Brazilian midfielder Ederson in a deal reported at £35m (an initial €40.5m). The 26-year-old is expected to become the first signing of Michael Carrick’s reign as permanent manager. Sources also report that personal terms are agreed, with Ederson set to sign a contract running until 2030. The move is linked to United’s midfield reshaping following Casemiro’s departure, which is connected to the end of his contract. Carrick is reported to have identified Ederson as a target, alongside Jason Wilcox, the club’s director of football, as a replacement for Casemiro. The transfer agreement is described as the outcome of discussions that had been reported earlier in the year, with April reports indicating Ederson was under consideration. The deal’s next steps include finalising the transfer paperwork and completing formal registration before Ederson joins the squad.