Manchester United are on the verge of sealing a deal for Atalanta midfielder Éderson, with sources saying the Red Devils will pay £35 million for the 26‑year‑old Brazil international. The move would make him the first confirmed arrival at Old Trafford this summer and signals United’s intent to rebuild a midfield that lost Casemiro on a free transfer.

United have earmarked midfield as their priority, eyeing at least two new signings. While Manuel Ugarte remains on the market, the club also monitors West Ham’s relegated midfielder Mateus Fernandes and England youngster Elliot Anderson, who reportedly prefers a switch to Manchester City if Nottingham Forest can meet his valuation. The club hopes the influx will compensate for the void left by the departing Brazilian.

Éderson already agreed personal terms, and a contract with Atalanta is expected imminently, after a proposed Atlético Madrid move collapsed. Adding a box‑to‑box midfielder should restore balance after Casemiro’s exit and give Erik ten Hag more options in a squad that struggled for creativity last season. Atalanta, facing a thin roster after European commitments, view the fee as a boost, while United aim to field a more dynamic engine room capable of challenging for the title.