Manchester United Tie Up £35m Deal to Make Éderson First Signing of Carrick Reign Manchester United has agreed to a £35m deal with Atalanta to sign midfielder Éderson, who is set to become Michael Carrick’s first permanent managerial signing. The 26-year-old, who plays as a holding midfielder with box-to-box capabilities, is identified as a replacement for the departed Casemiro. The deal, potentially rising to £38.8m with add-ons, includes personal terms agreed until June 2030.

• Manchester United has reached an agreement with Atalanta to sign midfielder Éderson for an initial €40.5m (£35m).
• This transfer marks the first signing under Michael Carrick’s permanent management.
• The deal could increase to €45m (£38.8m) with add-ons, and Éderson has agreed to personal terms on a contract until June 2030.
• Éderson is intended as a replacement for Casemiro, who has left the club.
• Carrick aims to sign two new midfielders, with other targets including Aurélien Tchouaméni, Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton, and Elliot Anderson.