Manchester United continue to be linked with a move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson and now the Italian club’s CEO has commented on the player’s future.
As recently as this week, Fabrizio Romano claimed Manchester United are in talks with Ederson’s agent ahead of the summer transfer window.
The asking price is around £39m (45m Euros), and reports claim Ederson is open to joining United and is ready to accept a wage offer of around £100,000 per week.
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Atalanta chief comments on Ederson transfer rumours
It is no secret that United are in the market to overhaul their midfield department, and Ederson appears to be high up on Ineos’ shopping list.
On Monday, Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi was asked about interest in the midfielder and his response was clear.
As quoted by OneFootball, Percassi said: “So far, we do not have any formal offers, just informal interest from clubs.
“But it is natural that we have players who attract the interest of big clubs and we’ll evaluate them at the opportune moment.
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Man Utd are beating Atletico Madrid in Ederson race
United were facing competition from Spanish giants Atletico Madrid for Ederson’s signature, but it seems the Brazilian would prefer a move to Old Trafford.
Italian outlet CalcioMercato report that Atletico Madrid have cooled their interest in Ederson.
The report adds that Ederson’s preference is to join United, which is why Atletico have backed away from the deal.
They claim Ederson is playing out his “final hours” as an Atalanta player, with an exit expected to take place this summer.
Ahead of that exit, Ederson is in great form.
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