Ineos’ decision to make a move for Atalanta and Brazil midfielder Ederson received the backing of one of Michael Carrick’s Manchester United players, according to stunning reports.
Ederson is expected to be the first major summer signing for Manchester United after the Red Devils opened talks with Atalanta for the Brazilian midfielder in May.
United have agreed an initial £35m transfer fee, plus £3m in add-ons, to secure the services of the 26-year-old Brazil international from Italian side Atalanta.
The Red Devils are tipped to complete their move for Ederson, who is now heading to the World Cup with Brazil, in July amid Ineos’ midfield rebuild of the squad.
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Ederson was initially snubbed from Brazil’s World Cup squad before Carlo Ancelotti was forced to make a U-turn due to a recent injury to Roma defender Wesley.
The Atalanta and Brazil star will now link up with outgoing Manchester United midfielder Casemiro, whose contract at Old Trafford expires at the end of the month.
Ineos are in desperate need to replace Casemiro after Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s regime opted not to trigger the Brazilian’s 12-month contract extension at Man Utd.
The Peoples Person cited a report from SportsCenter Brasil that Casemiro had reportedly ‘asked’ Ineos to explore a move for Brazil teammate Ederson.
The news outlet added that it was the 34-year-old Brazil international’s desire to drop a ‘recommendation’ for Ederson ahead of his Old Trafford exit.
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Casemiro showed his importance for the Red Devils during the 2025-26 campaign after the former Real Madrid star’s stunning run of form under Michael Carrick.
The five-time Champions League winner, who will captain Brazil at the World Cup, netted nine times and registered two assists in 35 matches for Man Utd last season.
Casemiro had been a vital part of the two-man midfield pivot, along with Kobbie Mainoo, that Carrick relied on for his Man Utd tactics in the 2025-26 campaign.
The Man Utd midfielder has been linked with several clubs ahead of his Old Trafford departure this summer, including Inter Miami, Sao Paulo, LA Galaxy and Al Nassr.
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