Euro club move ahead of Manchester United for Serie A star
Atletico Madrid have moved forward of Manchester United in pursuit of Atalanta star Ederson.
The 26-year-old has been a key first-team participant since becoming a member of Atalanta in 2022.
He has made 176 appearances throughout all competitions, with 15 objectives and 5 assists to his identify.
Ederson missed the opening three league matches of the 2025-26 season attributable to harm, however has since been beginning repeatedly.
United and Arsenal have been monitoring the Brazilian’s state of affairs in Bergamo, however Atletico have moved forward of them within the switch race.
In response to Ben Jacobs, the Spanish membership have already agreed phrases with Ederson.
The midfielder has simply over a yr left on his present contract, so he might be signed for a knockdown worth.
United wish to signal two midfielders within the upcoming switch window, with Casemiro set to go away Previous Trafford on the finish of the season.
The Pink Devils prioritise a transfer for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, however the England worldwide needs to affix rivals Manchester Metropolis.
United have additionally been linked with Sandro Tonali, Adam Wharton and most recently Aurelien Tchouameni.
However a transfer for any of the three is predicted to price them a major payment.
Ederson would characterize a less expensive choice, who has confirmed his abilities on the high degree.
The Brazil worldwide continues to be younger and is thought for his bodily energy, work-rate and technical proficiency.
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