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Manchester United headed into the summer transfer window fully aware that at least two midfield signings were needed, and Éderson has long appeared to be the frontrunner. However, final checks on the Atalanta man must first be completed.
It's not simply a matter of Casemiro's departure following a strong final campaign at Old Trafford. The club must also account for an existing shortage of squad depth and the additional demands of Champions League football in 2026–27, requiring a broader squad for the Red Devils to challenge across multiple competitions.
The fact that Michael Carrick only had the Premier League to contend with at the outset of his second interim stint proved a significant advantage, as United bounced back from their historically dismal 2024–25 campaign to secure a third-place finish in the top flight last season.
Casemiro frequently partnered Kobbie Mainoo in United's midfield to round out the season, with Mainoo's impressive resurgence earning him a place in Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad. Carrick will continue to shape his midfield around the 21-year-old Englishman, bringing in profiles that suit his style and provide the depth the team so badly needs.
Éderson is expected to be the first arrival, with Brazil's earliest World Cup exit since 1990 set to accelerate the finalisation of the transfer.
Éderson to Undergo Second Man Utd Medical After Agreement Reached
Man Utd reportedly struck a deal with Atalanta for Éderson valued at £38.85 million ($52 million) at the beginning of June. However, the midfielder's late call-up to Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil squad as an injury replacement held up the conclusion of the transfer.
Éderson made two substitute appearances in North America, including in Brazil's round-of-16 elimination against Norway on Sunday.
Speculation began to emerge about the deal potentially falling apart, but Fabrizio Romano has since shed light on the matter. He reports that United want the 26-year-old to undergo one further assessment after the initial stage of his medical was carried out with the national team's medical staff.
This suggests there may be a concern the Red Devils are seeking clarification on, with Romano acknowledging that there remains a possibility the transfer could fall through. The outcome of the second medical will be crucial.
Who Else Are Man Utd Targeting to Strengthen the Midfield?
Man Utd's midfield overhaul certainly won't stop with Éderson, assuming the Brazilian receives the green light.
The Red Devils have been connected with a number of names and are expected to move more quickly after deciding against pursuing Mateus Fernandes, who has since joined Tottenham Hotspur.
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Real Madrid's Aurélien Tchouaméni is reportedly their top priority, though whether Los Blancos would be prepared to let the Frenchman leave remains to be seen. At present, it is unclear what José Mourinho's plans are for the 26-year-old, who could still agree to a new deal in the Spanish capital.
Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi are also on United's shortlist, and it emerged on Sunday that Chelsea's Andrey Santos could be another candidate. The Blues would not stand in the way of a sale if they received an appropriate fee for the Brazilian.