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Man United Close to Signing Atalanta Midfielder Ederson as Midfield Rebuild Begins

The move signals Michael Carrick's priority to refresh United's central midfield and could lead to further big‑ticket signings this summer.

Overview

  • Ederson has reportedly agreed personal terms with Manchester United and the two clubs are finalising a fee around €45m (about £38m).
  • United plan to add one or two more midfielders to replace Casemiro and to move Manuel Ugarte down the pecking order.
  • The club has made a late attempt to hijack Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson despite Manchester City being in advanced club‑to‑club talks worth about £100m.
  • Reports from Italy suggest United are also targeting Newcastle's Sandro Tonali with an asking price near £87m, a move that could push combined midfield spending to roughly £125m.
  • Several elements remain unconfirmed: Atalanta left Ederson out of their final game to reduce injury risk, Tonali is under contract at Newcastle until 2029, and formal announcements are still pending.