Manchester United have now reportedly \u2018agreed\u2019 a deal to sign midfielder Ederson from Serie A side Atalanta and their second addition could soon follow.<\/p>\n
It has been widely reported that the Red Devils<\/strong> <\/a>will be active in this summer\u2019s transfer window, with at least five signings expected as they strengthen ahead of their Champions League return.<\/p>\n Michael Carrick<\/strong><\/a>\u2018s could land a new striker, left-winger, centre-back and\/or left-back this summer, but they were always going to prioritise a midfield overhaul ahead of next season.<\/p>\n With Manuel Ugarte expected to follow Casemiro in leaving, Man Utd are likely to sign at least two new midfielders this summer and Ederson looks set to be their first addition.<\/p>\n READ: Man Utd target Rogers responds to Arsenal interest as Berta eyes eight exits<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The Athletic\u2019s Andy Mitten reported on Tuesday evening that he \u201cexpects\u201d this deal to be \u201cdone\u201d within the next couple of days.<\/p>\n \u201cManchester United and Atalanta of Bergamo do not yet have a full agreement for Ederson, the Brazilian box-to-box midfielder,\u201d Mitten said on United Stand.<\/p>\n \u201cHowever, I think, and I have spoken to people in Manchester, in Bergamo, and in other Italian cities, that an agreement is very, very close, so there\u2019s been compromises.<\/p>\n \u201cI fully expect that to be done within the next 24-48 hours.\u201d<\/p>\n After this update, David Ornstein reported that an \u2018agreement\u2019 has now been reached between Man Utd and Atalanta over Ederson.<\/p>\n Ornstein said on X: \u2018Manchester United reach agreement with Atalanta to sign Ederson.<\/p>\n \u2018Price for 26yo midfielder \u20ac40.5m fixed + \u20ac4.5m of potential bonuses. Personal terms in place on 4+1yr deal. Must still do medical & all parties plan to complete early July.\u2019<\/p>\n READ MORE: The top 20 biggest transfers of the summer 2026 window\u2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Fabrizio Romano added on X: \u2018BREAKING: \u00c9derson to Manchester United, here we go!<\/p>\n \u2018Deal done with Atalanta for \u20ac45m package with add-ons included, agreement now in place.<\/p>\n \u2018Medical and formal steps to follow but deal in place.<\/p>\n \u2018\u00c9derson will sign a four year deal plus option, as @TheAthleticFC reports.\u2019<\/p>\n Could Alex Scott sign for Manchester United this summer?<\/p>\n Man Utd are linked with a wide array of other midfielders, including Bournemouth\u2019s Alex Scott.<\/p>\n Recent reports have indicated that Bournemouth are keen to keep him and get him to sign a new contract, but our colleagues at TEAMtalk claims he is \u2018stalling\u2019 on a new deal.<\/a><\/p>\n The report claims this has \u2018opened the door\u2019 for Man Utd to sign Scott, who is valued at \u00a360m. It is also noted that the Red Devils and\u00a0 Chelsea \u2018lead the interest\u2019 for this \u2018stunning\u2019 transfer.<\/p>\n