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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMichael Carrick is set to make his first signing at Man United (PA)Manchester United have agreed a £35m fee with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson, with an additional £4m in add-ons possible. Ederson, who has only one year left on his current contract, is expected to sign a four-year deal at Old Trafford, becoming Michael Carrick’s first acquisition. The 26-year-old Brazilian's arrival marks the initial step in United's planned midfield overhaul, with Carrick aiming for at least two new central midfielders. Other potential midfield targets for United include Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni and Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, though Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson is more likely to join Manchester City. This transfer activity follows the departure of Casemiro on a free transfer after four years, with uncertainty also surrounding the future of Manuel Ugarte.In fullMan United agree deal for £35m Ederson to kick-start midfield rebuildThank 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

How Manchester United's midfield could look at the start of Michael Carrick's first full season in charge

Man United look set to make Atalanta midfielder Ederson their first signing of the Michael Carrick era but the Brazilian has some thinking to do over what shirt number he will wear

Manchester United named Michael Carrick as their new permanent head coach last month and are already hard at work in the transfer market as they strive to improve their squad

The transfer is likely to be completed early next month after his medical, while the Guardian revealed United’s interest in April

One of the best midfielders in Serie A is on his way to Old Trafford.

Manchester United have moved to secure its first signing of the summer after reaching a £35million agreement with Brazilian midfielder Éderson

Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni, Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson and Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton are also on the radar

Manchester United swoop on Atalanta to secure £35m deal for Ederson, who will travel to Manchester later this month to undergo his medical

Manchester United have agreed a £38.8m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson and are also set to complete a second signing

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