Longstanding Man Utd target agrees personal terms ahead of summer switch, confirms Fabrizio Romano

Longstanding Man Utd target agrees personal terms ahead of summer switch, confirms Fabrizio Romano Manchester United-linked midfielder Ederson is finally on the verge of sealing a move away from Atalanta. It was confirmed on Thursday that the Brazilian international, 26, had agreed personal terms with Atletico Madrid. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE!

ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY Ederson agrees personal terms with Atletico Seemingly, the Red Devils will opt against materialising their longstanding interest in Ederson , who is out of contract next summer. He has been on club chiefs’ shortlist for the last two years at least. However, in each of those windows throughout that time, there had been bigger priorities for the board to address, such as the backline and the attack.

This year is now the time for United’s midfield to undergo a serious revamp, which will commence with the release of Casemiro at the end of the season. Fans are already pondering how INEOS can replace such a seasoned veteran like the five-time Champions League winner, while it’s also anticipated that Manuel Ugarte will be on the move following a lacklustre 19 months at Old Trafford. If not Ederson, who might United bring in this summer?

Yet, United won’t be bringing in Ederson to succeed any of the departees, as he has set his sights on a switch to the Metropolitano – as long as both Atleti and Atalanta can reach an agreement on a transfer fee. It’s expected the deal could cost Diego Simeone’s side around £35 million, so you can perhaps understand why United are looking elsewhere. Instead, the Reds are sizing up which Premier League-proven stars they can add to the ranks in M16, with the likes of Adam Wharton, Carlos Baleba, Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali all in consideration.