Manchester United have secured the signing of Atalanta midfielder Ederson, beating competition for the 26-year-old Brazilian who scored 11 goals and provided 10 assists last season. The Red Devils will pay an initial £34m with £3.8m in add-ons, making this a potential £38m deal. The move represents United's first transfer under new manager Michael Carrick, who targets immediate impact in his debut window.

The signing addresses United's midfield crisis following Casemiro's departure and Manuel Ugarte's likely exit. Ederson's versatility suits Carrick's system, offering dynamism that last season's rigid formation lacked. The Brazil international can operate across multiple positions, providing the Michael Carrick era the fluidity United struggled to generate consistently.

This transfer signals United's intent to rebuild their engine room decisively. While Ederson alone won't solve everything, his arrival alongside potential additional recruits shows progress toward Carrick's vision. The club must now integrate him quickly for pre-season training, with the transfer completing before July's window deadline.