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

Michael Carrick has been confirmed as Manchester United’s permanent manager and it appears that planning for his first summer transfer window at the helm is already underway

Carrick has been helping steer United’s vision ever since he arrived in January.

Manchester United will play Champions League football next season with Michael Carrick at the helm, setting them up for a busy summer transfer window

Manchester United are closing in on their first signing of the summer - a player who will solve a major problem for Michael Carrick

United had a delegation in Italy last week to conduct discussions not only for Ederson but also other potential signings.

Manchester United are looking to bolster their midfield, with Casemiro set to leave the club next month

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United have agreed a £37m deal with Atalanta to bring in the Brazilian, who is one of several midfield targets after the departure of Casemiro