Manchester United are reportedly on the verge of making their first signing of the summer transfer window, with news emerging that they have reached agreements on both club-to-club and personal terms to acquire Ederson from Atalanta. The club's primary focus has been to secure two central midfielders, with Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson being their top target. However, it appears that Ederson is set to be one of the two new arrivals, marking Michael Carrick's inaugural signing as the permanent head coach.

Ederson's Role at Old Trafford

The Brazilian midfielder is expected to fill the void left by Casemiro, who played his final match for Manchester United last weekend as his contract is set to expire this summer. Ederson was notably absent from Atalanta's starting lineup during their last Serie A game against Fiorentina, further indicating his impending move to United for a fee reported to be around £46 million when the transfer window opens next month.

Potential Second Signing: Gleison Bremer

In addition to Ederson, Manchester United may also pursue another Brazilian player, defender Gleison Bremer. Currently under contract with Juventus until 2029, Bremer has a reported release clause of €58 million (£50 million) that United is prepared to activate. While strengthening the centre-back position is not the club's primary focus this summer—especially after Harry Maguire signed a new long-term contract—Carrick may opt to bolster the defense, particularly in light of Matthijs de Ligt's injury issues.

According to TuttoJuve, there is increasing optimism in England regarding a potential move for Bremer in the coming weeks. The experienced defender has been a key figure for Juventus since his transfer from Torino in 2022, making 31 appearances this season and contributing four goals along with three assists. His consistent performances have earned him recognition as one of the top defenders in Serie A, culminating in a spot on the league's team of the season during his final year with Torino.