As Michael Carrick enters the final and his first game as permanent Manchester United manager, he is working intensely to position himself – and negotiate the right signings and player sales. This month, a Brazilian Casemiro replacement has been reported to be well on its way in, now it is confirmed that we are close to Carrick’s first summer signing.
Transfer journalist Nicola Schira reported on May 9 that Atalanta player Ederson had agreed personal terms with Manchester United, where the clubs would now sit down and agree on the transfer itself.
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This week, the journalist claims that United are in the process of reaching an agreement with Atalanta on the transfer terms of a €45 million deal: “Ederson is one step away from Manchester United from Atalanta for £45 million. Contract until 2031 (annual salary around £4.3 million). Final details on some bonuses to be included in the deal, but all parties involved in the negotiations are confident that it can be terminated.”
It turns out that the negotiations for Ederson are in the final stages. When Atalanta ended the Serie A season on Friday night with a 1-1 draw against Fiorentina, Ederson was absent.
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After the game, Atalanta coach Palladino confirmed the situation.
“He is in concrete negotiations with a top club, and that’s why he didn’t play,” the Atalanta coach said, according to transfer journalist Romano.
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