Manchester United are preparing for their Champions League return and are working toward a deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson. The 26-year-old Brazilian has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for some time, and talks have reportedly progressed. A reported fee could reach up to £38 million, which would make Ederson the first signing of the Carrick era. United need midfield reinforcements after Casemiro’s contract expires at the end of June. A move for Aurelien Tchouameni has been considered, and Elliot Anderson is admired, though he is said to prefer Manchester City. Financial progress is tied to on-field success and business transformation initiatives, alongside headcount reduction programs and restructuring.
"Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Atalanta midfielder Ederson. The Red Devils are not wasting any time preparing for their Champions League return having finished third a year on from losing the Europa League final and stumbling home 15th. Michael Carrick's deal to stay on as United head coach was announced in the build-up to their Premier League finale at Brighton as work ramped up behind the scenes on a deal for Ederson."
"The 26-year-old Brazilian has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford and, having made progress over talks, a deal to sign the Atalanta midfielder is believed to be close. A fee reaching up to £38million has been reported in some quarters as Ederson edges ever closer to becoming the first signing of the Carrick era. United's need to bolster their midfield this summer is no secret, with mainstay Casemiro departing when his contract expires at the end of June."
"A move for Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni has been considered and Elliot Anderson is hugely admired, although the Nottingham Forest midfielder is said to favour Manchester City. It is shaping up to be a busy summer at a club whose on-field success has been credited by chief executive Omar Berrada as key to financial improvements along with their "business transformation initiatives"."
"United released their third quarter results for fiscal 2026 on Wednesday that showed a £37.7million operating profit over a nine-month period compared to a £3.2m loss the previous year. The "headcount reduction programs" was cited in their results up to March 31 following a widescale redundancy programme and restructuring after Jim Ratcliffe became co-owner. United chief executive Berrada said: "We feel very positive about the club's progress this season and the continuing positive impact of our business transformation initiatives."
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