Manchester United have identified Atalanta’s Éderson as a potential recruit to fill the gap left by Casemiro’s summer departure.
The 26-year-old Brazilian is valued at €40m-50m (£35m-£45m).
Wilcox a Fan of Brazilian Midfielder
United’s director of football, Jason Wilcox, is an admirer of Éderson and is monitoring the Brazil international after drawing up a list of potential replacements for Casemiro.
Éderson joined Atalanta in January 2022 from Salernitana, having played for Cruzeiro, Corinthians and Fortaleza.
He made his Brazil debut in a friendly against Mexico in June 2024 and has three caps, the last of which came in a 4-1 loss to Argentina in March 2025.
Other Midfield Targets
United are intent on signing two new midfielders and Éderson is out of contract in June 2027.
The other midfielders on United’s list include Real Madrid’s Aurélien Tchouaméni, who would cost around £70m, Brighton’s Carlos Baleba, who United value around £50m, Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, who would cost at least £60m, and Elliot Anderson, for whom Nottingham Forest may only listen to offers starting at £100m.
Ugarte’s Future Uncertain
Defensive midfielder Manuel Ugarte has rarely featured this season and the £51m signing could be sold or loaned out in the summer.
Brazil midfielder’s arrival could mean Ugarte moves on.
Summer wishlist also includes Real Madrid’s Tchouaméni.
United’s next Premier League game is at home to Brentford on Monday night.