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• Atalanta star is not in Brazil’s World Cup squad

• United looking for midfield depth after Casemiro exit

Manchester United have agreed to sign the Atalanta midfielder Éderson for a fee which could rise to about £37m as they work to bolster the squad for their return to the Champions League.

Éderson is in line to be the first summer arrival as United aim to provide Michael Carrick with the depth to cope with four competitions. United’s director of football, Jason Wilcox, has closely monitored the Brazilian’s progress in Serie A and is a keen admirer.