Manchester United List Zirkzee, Onana and Ugarte for Sale After Completing £35m Ederson Signing

Manchester United are preparing a significant summer clearout following the agreement of a £35 million deal to sign Brazilian international midfielder Ederson from Atalanta, with the club identifying Joshua Zirkzee, Andre Onana, and Manuel Ugarte as players available for transfer.

Ederson, 26, is set to become the first signing of the Michael Carrick era after the former Middlesbrough manager was appointed permanent head coach last month. The Brazilian, who has earned three senior international caps, is expected to complete his move and officially join the club in July, having agreed a four-year contract at Old Trafford.

During his four seasons at Atalanta, Ederson made 180 appearances for the Serie A club, establishing himself as one of the most reliable midfielders in Italian football. United view the signing as a direct replacement for Casemiro, the Brazilian veteran whose contract expires at the end of June 2026.

Alongside Casemiro’s imminent departure, Ugarte is also expected to leave Old Trafford this summer as Carrick looks to reshape the club’s midfield options. The sales of Zirkzee and Onana are also being actively pursued, with the club seeking buyers for both players ahead of the new season.

Zirkzee has endured a difficult spell since joining United for £36.5 million, scoring just two goals across another underwhelming campaign. The 25-year-old Dutch forward attracted interest from Serie A clubs during the January transfer window and remains a candidate for a permanent exit. Onana, the Cameroonian goalkeeper who joined from Inter Milan in 2023, has also been made available as the club looks to refresh across multiple positions.

The moves form part of a broader rebuild under Carrick, who inherited a squad in need of structural change following a turbulent period at the club. United are aiming to mount a challenge for the Premier League title and re-establish themselves in the UEFA Champions League in the coming campaign.

Ederson’s arrival also carries an added dimension ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with reports indicating the midfielder has received a late call-up to the Brazil squad — a development that underlines the profile of player United are targeting as Carrick builds his squad.