Man United set to make first summer transfer after agreeing deal for Atalanta star Ederson

The Red Devils qualified for the Champions League after missing out for three years, having finished the season third on the Premier League table.

Following their return, they head into the transfer market looking to improve their squad and midfield for the new season.

This deal marks the first signing under the tenure of newly appointed permanent head coach Michael Carrick. 

According to reports, Manchester United have agreed on a fee of £35 million (€40.5m), with Atalanta for the signing of Ederson.

The transfer fee could rise by a further £3.9 million (€4.5m) based on performance-related add-ons in the deal.

The 26-year-old is set to sign a four-year contract at Old Trafford, which includes an option for an additional 12-month extension. 

The transfer is pending a medical and is expected to be finalised in early July, ahead of the club's pre-season training schedule.

Ederson's arrival is the first step in a significant summer overhaul of United's midfield, with the club potentially looking to bring in up to three new players in that position. 

This area has become a priority following the departure of fellow Brazilian Casemiro, 34, whose contract expires at the end of this month.

A three-cap international, Ederson was included in Brazil's provisional 55-man World Cup squad but did not make Carlo Ancelotti's final selection for the tournament.