Ederson to United: €50m deal nearly done
United are closing in fast. The deal is worth around €50m with Michael Carrick having personally pushed it through after scouting Ederson extensively (1) (2). The Brazilian midfielder is set to leave Atalanta this summer, with only final details remaining before full approval is given (2) (3). Dutch reports confirm the fee is in the tens of millions and that the move is all but finalised (3).
United already have a specific role in mind for him, though some fans might not love it, Ederson is not arriving as the pure box-to-box midfielder he became at Atalanta. Reports suggest a more restricted tactical function awaits (4). Carrick sees him as key to the midfield rebuild, and the club are already targeting a second Brazilian midfielder after Ederson, with talks underway for a player keen on a Premier League return (5).
No fire sale, but Inter circle for Palestra
Atalanta are under no financial pressure to sell further after the Ederson deal. The club can hold firm on valuations for the rest of the squad (6). Inter remain interested in Marco Palestra but now know they cannot exploit a distressed seller. Any move from Inter will need to meet Atalanta's price, no discounts.
Roma target Scamacca as D'Amico arrives
Roma are preparing an assault for Gianluca Scamacca. With new sporting director D'Amico taking the reins, the Giallorossi have made the Atalanta striker a priority target (7). D'Amico replaces Massara and wants to make an immediate statement. Losing Ederson and Scamacca in the same window would reshape the spine of the team.
Fan reactions
The mood among United fans on Reddit is a mix of excitement and concern over the fee, with many questioning whether Ederson fits the profile they actually need in midfield. Some point to Carrick's personal scouting as a reason for optimism, while others worry about the reported role change United have planned for him. See the full discussion here.
