26 Apr 2026 12:50 BST | 4 min read
Michael Carrick, Man Utd
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Manchester United are reportedly in talks with the representatives of Atalanta midfielder Ederson ahead of a possible summer swoop.
The Red Devils are in the market for two new central midfielders this summer, with Casemiro leaving on a Bosman deal and Manuel Ugarte heavily linked with an exit, and they have now rekindled their interest in Ederson.
The Brazil international has been on Man Utd’s radar for several years and they are reportedly ready to bring him to Old Trafford ahead of the 2026-27 season as they look to add several reinforcements to their first-team squad.
The 26-year-old’s contract at Atalanta is due to expire next summer and the Serie A outfit are expected to sanction a sale during the upcoming window in a bid to avoid losing him on a free transfer in 2027.
La Liga giants Atletico Madrid have already reached an agreement on personal terms with Ederson ahead of this summer, but a deal has not yet been finalised with Atalanta and Man Utd therefore remain in the race to secure his signature.
That is according to transfer reporter Ben Jacobs, who posted on X" href="https://x.com/JacobsBen/status/2048082331135517179" target="_blank">X: “Atalanta’s Ederson is a name on Manchester United’s midfield shortlist, as revealed earlier this month. Arsenal are also keeping tabs.
“Atletico Madrid have already agreed terms with the midfielder but have not yet reached a club-to-club agreement, and are also in talks with Wolves now for Joao Gomes.
“Atalanta value Ederson around €50m and MUFC have made contact with the player side. Manchester United are looking to sign two midfielders this summer with Casemiro leaving and Manuel Ugarte potentially to be sold.”
Ederson, Atalanta
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Analysis: Would Ederson be a good signing for Man Utd?
Data analytics experts SciSports" href="https://recruitment.scisports.app/players/39881/sciskill" target="_blank">SciSports believe that Ederson would be an excellent signing for Man Utd, with the Brazilian boasting a SciSkill rating of 106.3 - which would be the fourth highest in the current Red Devils squad.
It’s believed that he is already a better player than his compatriot Casemiro and SciSports’ Career Advice tool" href="https://career-advice.scisports.app/player-career-advice/view-transfer-advice" target="_blank">SciSports’ Career Advice tool suggests that a move to Old Trafford would also be a smart move for Ederson, with only Newcastle United regarded as a better destination in the Premier League.
In addition to Ederson, Man Utd are also interested in the likes of Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton, Alex Scott and Sandro Tonali amid their pursuit of a new midfielder, while they are in the market for a new left winger too.
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