Overview
- Reports published Friday say Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Ederson from Atalanta with Italian outlets naming a package of about €48m guaranteed plus up to €5m in add-ons.
- Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano cautions the move is not yet closed and says Ederson is one of several midfield targets while confirming the player has informed Atalanta he will not renew his contract.
- Atletico Madrid had earlier reached personal terms with Ederson but stalled on a club-level fee, which opened the door for renewed contacts between United and Atalanta.
- United are treating this as part of a wider midfield rebuild that also targets Sandro Tonali and is being enabled by Champions League income and Michael Carrick’s confirmation as permanent head coach.
- If completed this summer the sale would reflect Atalanta’s need to monetise a player entering the final 12 months of his deal and could trigger further moves at United, including departures in midfield to balance the squad and budget.