Manchester United are closing in on a €53m agreement with Atalanta for Brazilian midfielder Ederson.
La Liga giants Atletico Madrid had previously agreed personal terms with Ederson, but ultimately baulked at Atalanta’s valuation.
Personal terms have already been agreed in principle, with the midfielder set to sign a five-year contract worth €5m per year.
Ederson’s contract at Atalanta expires in June 2027, and his agent Andre Cury has publicly confirmed that his client will not sign an extension.
The Bergamo club risks losing one of their most valuable assets for nothing in twelve months if they do not sell this summer.
The Brazilian, described as ‘out of this world’ by Fabio Capello, has made 180 appearances for Atalanta since joining from Salernitana in 2022.
He has contributed 16 goals and six assists while establishing himself as one of Serie A’s top box-to-box midfielders.
The urgency behind United’s pursuit stems from an impending overhaul in Old Trafford’s engine room.
Casemiro has played his final game for the club ahead of an anticipated move to Inter Miami, while Manuel Ugarte is also expected to depart following a difficult campaign.
With Kobbie Mainoo cementing his status as the future of United’s midfield, the club’s decision-makers have prioritised a high-energy box-to-box operator to balance the tactical set-up.
However, Ederson is not expected to be the only midfield addition at Old Trafford this summer, with United still linked with Carlos Baleba, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.
