Five-year contract agreed: Man Utd verbally tie up first summer signing immediately after final game

Ederson has reportedly verbally agreed a five-year deal with Manchester United.That’s according to Ben Jacobs, who adds that club-to-club talks with Atalanta are ‘advancing’.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYUnited edge closer to complete Ederson agreementThe prospective deal has been developing rapidly in recent days, with United now seemingly looking to ramp up their pursuit following the culmination of the campaign.Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustEderson, 26, had agreed personal terms with Atletico Madrid back in January, but the Spaniards were unwilling to shell out his £39 million asking price.That paved the way for the Red Devils to get involved, while Atleti turned their attention to Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Joao Gomes instead.Who else are United interested in along with Ederson?Jacobs adds that United are also well among the mix of suitors for Mateus Fernandes. 🇵🇹 Meteus Fernandes’ price hinges on West Ham’s fate: around €55m if they’re relegated, closer to €80m if they stay in the PL. Man Utd are very keen on the 21yo, with initial talks already held with his camp. Player open to joining #MUFC and personal terms won’t be an issue. pic.twitter.com/NZOIpWo5Gi — Marcó Alcaraz (@MarcoAlcaraz_) May 24, 2026A deal for the 21-year-old has become considerably easier this afternoon due to West Ham being relegated on the final day, meaning his tenure with the Irons is poised to be cut short after less than a year.Aurelien Tchouameni is also ‘high’ in INEOS’ thinking, as well as Elliot Anderson, who has been deemed the ‘dream’ and ‘top’ target.Manchester City are confident they will come out on top for the Nottingham Forest talisman, though it remains to be seen whether Anderson’s mind may be swayed by the fact that the Blues will now be undergoing a period of transition in the aftermath of Pep Guardiola’s departure. Vítor Pereira on Elliot Anderson’s future: “I don’t have the answer. If you ask me if he deserves the best clubs in the world, he deserves. “He has a lot of quality, he is a talent. But he is our player and I am very happy with him. “The market is the market, I cannot… pic.twitter.com/rGjrSqjGg7 — Nathan Salt (@NathSalt1) May 24, 2026As for the heavily-linked Sandro Tonali, it’s said that his price tag would have to drop in order for United to consider a transfer feasible.