Manchester United closing in on the signing of Atalanta midfielder Ederson

The Red Devils are not wasting any time preparing for their Champions League return under Michael Carrick

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Atalanta midfielder Ederson, the Press Association understands. Pic: Brian Lawless/PA Wire.

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Atalanta midfielder Ederson, the Press Association understands.

The Red Devils are not wasting any time preparing for their Champions League return having finished third a year on from losing the Europa League final and stumbling home 15th.