Manchester United are in the final stages of negotiating a transfer for Atalanta midfielder Ederson. Sources say the price tag sits around £38m, split into a £35m guaranteed fee and £3m in performance add‑ons. The clubs hope to seal a full agreement before the week ends, targeting a summer window that opens June 15 and could bolster their European ambitions.

Atalanta boss Raffaele Palladino confirmed Ederson sat on the bench in their 1‑1 draw with Fiorentina after a “major club” showed interest, widely believed to be United. The Brazilian defensive midfielder logged 59 tackles, 28 interceptions and 62 defensive‑third possessions this Serie A season, ranking him in the top 15 for those metrics. United view him as a cheaper alternative to replace departing Casemiro.

United continue scouting other midfield options, with Brighton’s Carlos Baleba and West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes on their radar. Yet Ederson’s price point—£35m guaranteed—offers significant value compared with rivals courting players north of £100m. If the deal finalises, United will close a long‑standing gap in their defensive midfield successfully ahead of the new campaign.