If they sign three of them for me and I failed to win Premier League next season, let them sack me”: Manchester United’s coach Ruben Amorim names the only three players he really want Man United to sign for him this summer

Manchester United will likely make multiple signings during the summer transfer window.
A new midfielder could be signed with the possibility of one or more departures.

Christian Eriksen’s contract expires on June 30, and he is poised to walk away on a free transfer.

There are also doubts over Casemiro, who will enter the final 12 months of his deal soon.

Kobbie Mainoo’s future has been another talking point. The midfielder could be sold amid his ongoing contract stand-off with the Red Devils.

Tutto Atalanta now claim that United are ‘ready to knock on the door’ to sign Atalanta’s Ederson as part of their plans to reinforce the squad.

The Red Devils could be willing to make an offer of around €60 million to prise the Brazilian away from the reigning Europa League champions.
Ederson would be an upgrade on Casemiro
The 25-year-old has built his reputation as one of the best defensive midfielders in Serie A.
The Brazil international has completed 88 percent of his passes this campaign with 55 percent duels won.

He has managed 5.1 recoveries per outing with 1.5 tackles and 1.1 interceptions.

Ederson has also made six goal contributions. He would be an upgrade on Casemiro.

Casemiro, described as ‘world-class‘ by manager Brendan Rodgers, is no longer in his prime at 33. His decline in mobility has been exposed over the past 12 months.
A deal for Ederson could depend on Casemiro heading for the exit door.

The former Real Madrid man is open to moving to the Saudi Pro League this summer. If there is genuine interest, United may seek €30m to sanction his exit.
Manchester United’s midfield is clearly heading for a major shake-up this summer, and the pursuit of **Atalanta’s Ederson** signals the club’s intention to modernize the engine room with youth, athleticism, and tactical discipline.

Here’s a breakdown of the current midfield situation and potential impact of Ederson’s signing:

### **Departures Likely:**
– **Christian Eriksen:** Out of contract on June 30 and expected to leave on a free transfer.
– **Casemiro:** Approaching the final year of his deal. He’s now 33, has declined in physicality, and is open to a Saudi Pro League move. United are reportedly seeking **€30m** for him.
– **Kobbie Mainoo:** While a sale is unlikely due to his immense potential and recent rise, contract talks have reportedly stalled—United must resolve this quickly to avoid serious risk.

### **Ederson’s Profile:**
– **Age:** 25
– **Position:** Defensive Midfielder
– **Key Stats (2023/24 Serie A):**
– **Pass Completion:** 88%
– **Duels Won:** 55%
– **Recoveries per game:** 5.1
– **Tackles:** 1.5
– **Interceptions:** 1.1
– **Goal Contributions:** 6 (goals + assists)
– **Style:** Energetic, aggressive ball-winner with solid passing and surprising attacking contributions.
– **Price Tag:** Around **€60 million**

### **Why Ederson Makes Sense:**
– He’d be a clear upgrade over the aging Casemiro in terms of **mobility, durability**, and **press resistance**.
– With Erik ten Hag or a future manager possibly switching to a more dynamic midfield setup, Ederson fits both a **single pivot** or **double pivot** role.
– At 25, he offers a long-term solution and resale value.

### **Next Steps:**
– United will likely need to **offload Casemiro first** to make room financially and structurally for Ederson.
– If they secure Ederson, midfield reinforcements may be completed unless Mainoo’s situation escalates.

Would you like an ideal United midfield setup with Ederson included, or maybe a comparison between him and other targets like Manuel Ugarte or Joao Neves?