The Red Devils are ready to trigger a £39m swoop for the athletic Brazilian, aiming to outpace Juventus and Atletico Madrid to replace the departing Casemiro.
Manchester United have been on the lookout for midfield reinforcements with the announced departure of Casemiro come the end of the season. The Brazilian has been pivotal in securing a place in the Champions League following United's mighty victory doing the double over rivals Liverpool.
The exit of Manuel Ugarte also looks likely after an underwhelming two-year spell at Old Trafford. The Uruguayan has simply not hit the expectations that came with him as a ball winning, relentless midfielder.
Atalanta's Ederson has occurred as a new midfield target following yet another impressive individual season in Bergamo. The Brazillian's athletic nature and confidence both on and off the ball makes him an admirable Casemiro replacement at Old Trafford.
However, he has also caught the eye of Juventus and Atletico Madrid. United's transfer plan has been revealed as they seek to gain an advantage over Juventus and Atletico to secure a deal with Emerson.
Man Utd willing to pay £39m for Ederson
According to TuttoSport, Untied have the upper hand over Juventus in the race to sign Ederson.
Atletico made an initial offer of £30 million, which, despite agreeing on personal terms, was not enough to convince Atalanta, handing United a big advantage in any transfer race.
The report reveals that United have made 'several moves' already towards Ederson and are 'pushing hard' to beat Atletico in the race.
Man United are willing to pay £39 million for the midfielder to strengthen their depth ahead of returning to Europe. This figure is said to be enough to sign the 26-year-old.
With his contract set to expire in 2027, SportWitness confirmed that United have been monitoring the South American since 2024, and a move now looks more likely than ever.
Is Ederson enough at Old Trafford?
Realistically, United would need multiple midfield signings if they wish to push across all four club competitions next season.
Names such as Carlos Baleba, Aurelien Tchouameni and Elliot Anderson have been all the talk across the fanbase, but a higher fee is expected for those players.
Whilst Ederson's availability has been commendable for years, the intensity of the Premier League paired with the Champions League may require more depth across the midfield to keep up with the volume of games.
The introduction of Ederson paired with one more high-profile signing could give Michael Carrick's side the necessary balance of depth and quality in the core of the squad.
With Mainoo fresh from signing a new five-year deal, and Bruno Fernandes playing at his best in a red shirt, fans would assume that they are cemented starters next season, regardless of whether United sticks with Carrick.