Manchester United have agreed a deal with Atalanta to sign midfielder Éderson for an initial €40.5m. The 26-year-old Brazilian is set to be the first signing under permanent manager Michael Carrick.
Manchester United to discuss permanent head coach role with Michael Carrick, 44, after successful interim stint, impressing with 33 points from 15 Premier League matches and restoring positivity at Old Trafford.
Manchester United are waiting until the end of the season to decide whether to appoint Michael Carrick permanently as manager, despite his excellent interim record of 26 points from 36 in the Premier League - the best in the division over that period. Carrick has lifted United from seventh to third place since replacing Ruben Amorim in January. Director of football Jason Wilcox is leading the decision, with Carrick interested in the role and being consulted on summer transfer targets including Real Madrid's Aurelian Tchouameni (£70m), Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson, Brighton's Carlos Baleba, and Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton.
