Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEderson looks set to join Man United (PA)Manchester United are close to securing the signing of midfielder Ederson from Serie A side Atalanta for a fee of up to £38 million, marking the first acquisition under permanent head coach Michael Carrick, as they aim to strengthen their midfield ahead of Casemiro's departure next month. The club reported a significant operating profit of £37.7 million over a nine-month period on Wednesday, a stark contrast to the £3.2 million loss recorded in the previous year, with chief executive Omar Berrada expressing positivity about the club's progress. These financial improvements are linked to “headcount reduction programs” and restructuring initiatives implemented following Sir Jim Ratcliffe's co-ownership, alongside the men's team securing third place in the Premier League and Champions League qualification. Manchester United has revised its revenue guidance upwards from £660 million to £665 million and increased its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) forecast to £210 million. Other club developments include ongoing work towards building a new 100,000-seater stadium and the disclosure that the dismissal of former manager Ruben Amorim and his staff incurred costs approaching £16.7 million. In fullMan United close in on first summer signing as Michael Carrick targets midfield reinforcementsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Man United set to sign Serie A star to kickstart Michael Carrick era
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEderson looks set to join Man United (PA)Manchester United are close to securing the signing of midfielder Ederson from Serie A side Atalanta for a fee of up to £38 million, marking the first acquisition under permanent head coach Michael Carrick, as they aim to strengthen their midfield ahead of Casemiro's departure next month. The club reported a significant operating profit of £37.7 million over a nine-month period on Wednesday, a stark contrast to the £3.2 million loss recorded in the previous year, with chief executive Omar Berrada expressing positivity about the club's progress. These financial improvements are linked to “headcount reduction programs” and restructuring initiatives implemented following Sir Jim Ratcliffe's co-ownership, alongside the men's team securing third place in the Premier League and Champions League qualification. Manchester United has revised its revenue guidance upwards from £660 million to £665 million and increased its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) forecast to £210 million. Other club developments include ongoing work towards building a new 100,000-seater stadium and the disclosure that the dismissal of former manager Ruben Amorim and his staff incurred costs approaching £16.7 million. In fullMan United close in on first summer signing as Michael Carrick targets midfield reinforcementsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
