Manchester United are reportedly in advanced talks to sign Atalanta’s Brazilian midfielder Ederson as their first major signing of the summer transfer window.
According to multiple reports, a deal for the Brazilian midfielder is close to completion, with United expected to pay an initial £35 million plus an additional £3 million in performance-related add-ons for the 26-year-old.
Although senior United officials have played down suggestions that an agreement has already been reached, negotiations are understood to be progressing positively.
Ederson has just 12 months remaining on his current contract with Atalanta, making this summer a key opportunity for the Serie A side to cash in on one of their most important midfield players.
The move comes as Manchester United continue rebuilding under new head coach Michael Carrick following an impressive campaign that ended with a third-place Premier League finish. Related News Crystal Palace secure massive financial prize boost after Conference League triumph Barcelona agree blockbuster €80m fee for Anthony Gordon Fenerbahçe plot shock €90m raid for Mohamed Salah
