Atletico Madrid gives boost to Arsenal in battle to sign Serie A star

Atletico Madrid gives boost to Arsenal in battle to sign Serie A star

Arsenal and Atletico Madrid have both been strongly linked with a summer move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, with the Brazilian expected to leave the Italian club at the end of the season. The midfielder has attracted significant interest following another impressive campaign in Serie A, and several major European clubs are monitoring his situation closely.

Although Ederson remains under contract until 2027, there is reportedly little indication that he intends to sign a new deal with Atalanta. As a result, this summer is viewed as the ideal opportunity for the Italian side to secure a substantial transfer fee for one of their most valuable players.

Atalanta have continued to stand firm regarding their valuation despite the uncertainty surrounding the player’s future. The club are believed to be demanding at least 40 million euros before considering any sale during the upcoming transfer window.

Atletico Madrid Exit Transfer Race

Atletico Madrid had long been considered favourites to sign the midfielder, and Ederson was also believed to favour a move to the Spanish club. However, negotiations reportedly became complicated after Atletico attempted to convince Atalanta to lower their asking price.

The Spanish side was unsuccessful in those efforts, with Atalanta refusing to reduce their demands for the player. Ederson has remained patient throughout the process as uncertainty surrounding his future continues ahead of the summer transfer window.

According to Football365, Atletico Madrid have now effectively withdrawn from the race after reaching an agreement to sign from instead. That development is expected to provide Arsenal with a significant boost in their pursuit of the midfielder.