Manchester United are reportedly in advanced negotiations with Atalanta for Brazilian midfielder Ederson. The clubs are not fully aligned on the transfer fee, with Atalanta valuing him around €45 million. Confidence exists that a deal could be reached for less because Ederson is out of contract next summer, limiting Atalanta’s leverage to demand an inflated price if he will not extend. Personal terms are not expected to be a major obstacle. The move is seen as an early sign of a midfield rebuild. United have also monitored other midfield targets, including Carlos Baleba and Mateus Fernandes. Ederson has been tracked for a while due to his reliable all-action role at Atalanta, including pressing, covering ground, winning duels, carrying the ball forward, and maintaining intensity. Atalanta’s manager indicated Ederson’s unused substitute role in a match was connected to interest from a top club and ongoing negotiations.
"Manchester United's summer transfer plans appear to be moving quickly, with the club reportedly in advanced talks with Atalanta over a deal for Brazilian midfielder Ederson. According to Sky Sports, United have opened serious negotiations for the 26-year-old, although the two clubs are still not fully aligned on the fee. Atalanta are believed to value Ederson at around 45 million, but there is growing confidence that an agreement could eventually be reached for less than that figure."
"The reason is simple: Ederson is out of contract next summer, so Atalanta are not in the strongest position to demand an inflated fee if the player has no intention of signing a new deal. Man United are advanced in their pursuit of Ederson Sky Sports also report that personal terms are not expected to be a problem, which is always a positive sign in a transfer like this."
"This feels like one of the first major signs of Man United's midfield rebuild under Michael Carrick. The club have been looking at several midfielders, including Brighton's Carlos Baleba and West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, but Ederson seems to be one of the most advanced options at this stage. United's interest in him is not new either. They have tracked Ederson for a while during his time at Atalanta, where he has built a strong reputation as one of Serie A's most reliable all-action midfielders."
"He is not a flashy luxury player, but he does a lot of important work: pressing, covering ground, winning duels, carrying the ball forward and helping his team maintain intensity in the middle of the pitch. The biggest hint that something serious is happening came from Atalanta manager Raffaele Palladino. Ederson was left as an unused substitute during Atalanta's draw with Fiorentina, and Palladino later admitted that the decision was linked to interest from a top club and ongoing negotiations."
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