Man United 'on verge' of striking first summer transfer deal after Michael Carrick announcement

Manchester United are reportedly on the verge of completing their first signing of the summer transfer window

Manchester United are reportedly close to completing the signing of Atalanta star Ederson, which could be the first deal with Michael Carrick as the club's permanent manager. United confirmed that Carrick would remain as the club’s head coach on a long-term basis on Friday, having successfully guided the Reds to Champions League qualification.

Carrick has signed a two-year contract to be United’s permanent boss, and will take charge of the club’s final match of the season away at Brighton on Sunday.

United’s attention will now turn toward the summer transfer window, where a host of players have already been linked with a move to Old Trafford.

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Ederson has been heavily linked with a move to United for several transfer windows and now reports are suggesting that the Brazilian is on the verge of becoming a member of Carrick’s squad.

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According to SportItalia journalist Michele Criscitiello, a deal for United to sign Ederson from Atalanta is 'almost closed'

The report claims that the fee for the deal will be €50million (£43million), with the move on the verge of being completed, although it’s not been stated how long a contract Ederson would sign after becoming a United player.

Ederson has made 41 appearances for Atalanta this season, scoring three goals and providing two assists and helping the club occupy seventh place in the Serie A table with one match left to play.

It remains to be seen which other players could go on to sign for United, with the club now having more clarity on the future after Carrick was confirmed as the club’s new manager.

Carrick spoke after the announcement about the ambition the club has going forward with Champions League football on the horizon.

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“From the moment that I arrived here 20 years ago, I felt the magic of Manchester United,” Carrick said.

“Carrying the responsibility of leading our special football club fills me with immense pride. Throughout the past five months this group of players have shown they can reach the standards of resilience, togetherness and determination that we demand here.

"Now it’s time to move forward together, with ambition and a clear sense of purpose. Manchester United and our incredible supporters deserve to be challenging for the biggest honours again.”

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