Manchester United are close to agreeing a deal with Atalanta for Ederson.
Talks are in the final stages over a fee in the region of ÂŁ38m. Sources expect the fee to be broken down into a ÂŁ35m guaranteed payment plus ÂŁ3m in add-ons.
A full agreement for the midfielder could be reached by the end of the week.
Atalanta's manager Raffaele Palladino confirmed last week that Ederson remained an unused substitute in their draw against Fiorentina because a "major club" is following him.
Ederson had looked destined for Atletico Madrid but a pivot from the Spanish club towards Wolves' Joao Gomes has opened the door for United, who are looking to replace the outgoing Casemiro.
United continue to do background work on other midfield targets, including Brighton's Carlos Baleba and West Ham's Mateus Fernandes.
Analysis from Your Site' Callum Bishop:
"It is easy to see why a move for Ederson appeals to the Old Trafford hierarchy. Whether it be INEOS or the Glazers making the decision on the players coming in, certain financial restraints still remain.
"When other targets could cost in excess of ÂŁ100m, a player on your shortlist worth less than half of that is bound to create intrigue.
"This season, Ederson has managed 59 total tackles, 28 interceptions, and won possession in the defensive third of the pitch 62 times in Serie A. That puts him in the top 15 across all categories in his position, but in the Premier League, those numbers don't even put him in the top 20 for the first two or the top 10 for the final one.
"He is certainly not the most progressive midfielder on the ball either. He has only played two through balls all season and 371 in the final third. Some might argue that isn't his job, but he is replacing Casemiro who has managed 13 and 436 respectively.
"If there is anymore of an indication needed that Ederson would be a risky move, look at the reaction of Atalanta fans. While they appreciate what he brings to the table, they aren't cut up about potentially losing him.
"The general consensus is that anything about ÂŁ40m would represent incredible value for a player they believe they can replace at a cheaper price."
