Manchester United are preparing for life without Casemiro by stepping up their pursuit of Atalanta’s Ederson.
Now that the 2025/26 season is over, Manchester United are hoping to improve the team in the summer transfer window.
One of the many midfielders linked with a move to Old Trafford is Ederson, after spending the past four years at Atalanta.
The Brazilian was left out of the Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup, but United have made progress on a £38m deal for Ederson.
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Michael Carrick doesn’t see Ederson as a like-for-like Casemiro replacement
Although United are working on a deal to sign Ederson, Michael Carrick has reportedly accepted that he is not a like-for-like replacement for the departing Casemiro.
According to The Mirror, Carrick’s appointment as permanent head coach sped up the process because he favours a move for Ederson.
The report states that Carrick likes how versatile Ederson can be and doesn’t view him as a like-for-like Casemiro replacement.
Ederson is a player who can play the holding midfield role, but he is also comfortable in more advanced roles.
So, with United already aware that Ederson is a different type of player to Casemiro, it remains to be seen what other midfielders they intend to bring in with the Brazil international.
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- Michael Carrick doesn’t view Ederson as a like-for-like Casemiro replacement
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- Carrick’s appointment sped up the process in negotiating a deal for Ederson
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Ederson vs Casemiro stats compared from 2025/26 season
There is no denying that Casemiro will leave a big void at United.
That is why United are expected to invest heavily in the midfield department.
So, before any premature comparisons are made with Ederson’s signing imminent, let’s take a look at the stats from the previous season.
Sky Sports has provided an Ederson vs Casemiro comparison from the past season.
In terms of attacking output, Casemiro’s numbers are superior with nine goals and two assists, compared to Ederson’s two goals and one assist.
Ederson boasted a higher pass success rate (89%) and committed 12 fewer fouls.
When it comes to ground duel success, Ederson came out on top with 56% compared to Casemiro’s 53% success rate.
United are expected to sign more than one midfielder this summer, so it’s worth noting that Ederson could arrive and have to fight for his place in the team.
More midfielder signings mean extra competition.
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