Brazilian midfielder Ederson is set to replace Casemiro at Manchester United in what looks like a simple summer deal.
Casemiro's Manchester United career has come to an end after Michael Carrick confirmed he won't be in the squad for the final game of the Premier League season this weekend.
The 34-year-old waved goodbye to Old Trafford on Sunday and will depart this summer as links to Inter Miami and the Saudi Pro League continue to grow.
Who will replace Casemiro is a hot topic and reports have stated this week that United had struck a £46M deal with Atalanta to sign Ederson who Michael Carrick sees as the perfect player to step in for Casemiro.
With Ederson’s contract in Bergamo expiring next year, the Italian side are reportedly ready to strike a deal this summer as the club do not want to lose him for free.
United have had several dealings with Atalanta in recent years with Amad Diallo back in 2021 and Rasmus Hojlund in a deal worth up to £72m just two years later.
Transfer expert Dean Jones revealed earlier this week that a deal could be completed before pre-season begins in what looks like a clear-cut transfer between the two sides who are already in agreement.
According to SportItalia, the Ederson deal is "almost closed" after months of speculation and fans will be eager to see how it progresses as the season comes to a close.