Manchester United are progressing on summer squad improvements after appointing Michael Carrick as permanent manager. Carrick is targeting midfield reinforcements because Casemiro is set to leave, freeing his 350,000-a-week wages. The plan is to sign two midfielders to replace Casemiro. Ederson of Atalanta is reported to be close to joining, with United agreeing a 46 million fee and a deal worth 41.5 million plus 4.3 million in add-ons. United also have an agreement with Ederson on contract terms, with talks continuing. Ederson is expected to play for Brazil at the World Cup. Sandro Tonali is also targeted, with Newcastle seeking about 86 million and United offering 70 million, but an agreement is expected.
"Manchester United are closing in on their first summer signing. Just a day after Michael Carrick has been appointed as the club's new permanent manager, having impressed on an interim bases since January, work is progressing on improving the squad. It is no secret that Carrick is on the mark for a new midfielder this summer, with Casemiro calling time on four mixed seasons at Old Trafford."
"According to multiple outlets in Italy, including SportItalia, United have agreed a 46million fee with the Serie A side to sign Ederson. United are keen to get the deal done before the World Cup, where he will play a starring role for Brazil. The deal is said to be worth 41.5m, plus a further 4.3m in add-ons."
"Italian journalist Matteo Moretto adds that an agreement with Ederson over a contract has also been reach, with a fresh round of talks Ederson has long been a target for Premier League clubs, with Chelsea going close to signing him a few years ago and then West Ham launching a bold move which did not get off the ground soon after."
"Tonali is next on the hitlist, with the midfielder set to leave Newcastle after the club failed to qualify for the Champions League. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Newcastle want around 86m to sell Tonali but United are only willing to commit to 70m. Despite the disparity in valuations, there is an expectation that an agreement will be reached and Tonali will become a United player this summer."
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