Manchester United are reported to be close to agreeing a deal with Atalanta midfielder Ederson Dos Santos this summer transfer window.

The Red Devils are moving decisively behind the scenes to secure high-quality reinforcements following a transition of power in the dugout.

The 26-year-old Brazilian has emerged as United’s primary target to anchor the midfield under manager Michael Carrick.

According to a report from The Mirror, Ederson Dos Santos will replace Casemiro, who left Old Trafford at the end of the 2025/26 season.

United’s recruitment team, led by Director of Football Jason Wilcox, moved rapidly to surpass competing interest from Atletico Madrid by presenting a contract proposal worth roughly €4.5 million per year.

Atalanta initially valued him highly, but Ederson entering the final year of his contract has allowed United to close in on a deal expected to rise to around £38 million.

The Europa League winner has spent four seasons developing his robust style in Serie A, accumulating 180 appearances and 16 goals for Atalanta across his time there.

Across his entire career, spanning clubs including Fortaleza, Cruzeiro, Corinthians, and Salernitana, Ederson has recorded 26 goals and 10 assists in 305 appearances.

Personal terms are not expected to pose any hurdle as the Brazilian prepares to make his transition to the Premier League.

Casemiro officially left United at the conclusion of the season, bowing out as a hero after a resurgent string of performances under Carrick.

With Casemiro departed and United looking to sell Manuel Ugarte as well, Carrick is determined to inject energetic, press-resistant steel into his midfield ahead of a return to the UEFA Champions League.

The midfield is expected to be centred around Kobbie Mainoo, who cemented his status as a first teamer under Michael Carrick this past season.

Ederson Dos Santos is unlikely to be the club’s only midfield addition this summer, with United targeting at least two new additions in the position.

The club are actively monitoring Brighton’s Carlos Baleba and West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes as potential targets to strengthen their options further.

Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali, Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni, and Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson have also been linked with a move to Old Trafford.

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