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Man United Make Contact for Ederson as Atletico Still Lack Atalanta Deal

A fee standoff with Atalanta leaves the move open to a late hijack.

Overview

  • Manchester United have approached Ederson’s representatives, according to reporter Ben Jacobs, in a first step toward a possible summer bid.
  • Atletico Madrid have an agreement on personal terms with the 26-year-old Brazilian, but multiple reports say they have not reached a fee with Atalanta.
  • Atalanta are said to want about €40–50m (£35–45m), with talkSPORT citing a £42m valuation, and the midfielder’s deal running to 2027 could pull the price down if buyers wait.
  • United’s interest follows plans to reshape their midfield after Casemiro’s confirmed summer exit and uncertainty over Manuel Ugarte, with director Jason Wilcox described as an admirer.
  • Arsenal are tracking the player as well, and Ederson’s profile as a box-to-box midfielder who has been a regular for Atalanta since 2022 makes him a fit for Premier League demands.