Ederson’s transfer links to Manchester United have seemingly led to the Brazilian midfielder being benched for Atalanta’s final game of the season.
Manchester United will be monitoring the transfer market closely this summer, seeking the best players available at the best prices.
A priority position for United is midfield. That has led to multiple targets emerging, but reports suggest talks are underway with Atalanta over a potential deal for Ederson.
Reports in Italy suggest United are close to signing Ederson, raising suspicions that he may have played his final game for the Serie A outfit.
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Atalanta manager confirms Ederson talks with ‘top club’
With United reportedly working on a deal for Ederson, it seems Ineos are keen to get some of their business done early this summer.
That will be made more difficult by the 2026 World Cup, but Ederson was overlooked in the Brazil squad and will have the entire summer off to plan his future.
Speculation regarding the transfer gained momentum on Friday night when Ederson was omitted from Atalanta’s starting line-up for their final Serie A fixture against Fiorentina.
Ederson watched from the bench, which hinted that his departure was being managed to avoid any late injuries. This was confirmed by Atalanta manager Raffaele Palladino after the match.
In a press conference, Palladino said (via Fabrizio Romano): “Ederson didn’t play today because there’s a concrete negotiations with a top club.”
- ⚡️ NEWS IN BRIEF
- Ederson missed Atalanta’s final game of the season due to transfer talks
- Atalanta manager Raffaele Palladino revealed Ederson’s transfer talks in his post-match press conference
- Ederson watched the game against Fiorentina from the bench
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Would you go big on the midfield, or should United spread out the budget?
Man Utd and Atalanta reach verbal agreement over Ederson
The transfer window is not open yet, so it remains to be seen who will be Michael Carrick’s first permanent signing as United head coach.
Carrick was announced as the permanent head coach this week, but reports in Italy suggest Ederson could become his first signing.
According to Matteo Moretto, United and Atalanta have reached a verbal agreement over a deal for Ederson.
More talks are expected in the coming days to reach the final closure.
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