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Man United make contact with €50m midfielder, Arsenal also keen
TL;DR
Manchester United has initiated discussions with Atalanta regarding a €50 million transfer for midfielder Ederson, while Arsenal is also interested in the player.
Key points
- Manchester United has contacted Atalanta.
- Ederson is a target for Manchester United.
- Arsenal is also interested in Ederson.
- The potential transfer fee is €50 million.
- Manchester United aims to sign at least two new midfielders.
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Man United make contact with €50m midfielder, Arsenal also keen
Manchester United have made contact with Atalanta to discuss a deal to sign Ederson this summer.
The Brazilian is a name on Manchester United’s summer shortlist, with the Red Devils keen to sign at least two new midfielders.
Exploratory talks are being held for multiple targets and contact has been made with Atalanta to determine the cost of a potential deal.
The Serie A side value Ederson at around €50m (£43.3m) and there is rival interest from Atletico Madrid, who are the most advanced team in negotiations.
Atletico have agreed personal terms with the player but are yet to reach an agreement with Atalanta over a fee. The Spanish side are holding simultaneous talks with Wolves for Joao Gomes as an alternative.
According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Arsenal are also monitoring Ederson’s situation in Bergamo. Manchester United want to sign a defensive-minded midfielder with Casemiro due to depart when his contract expires. Manuel Ugarte is also expected to be sold as part of an overhaul at Old Trafford.
Q&A
What is the transfer fee Manchester United is discussing for Ederson?
Manchester United is discussing a transfer fee of €50 million for midfielder Ederson.
Which clubs are interested in signing Ederson this summer?
Both Manchester United and Arsenal are interested in signing Ederson this summer.
What position does Ederson play and which club is he currently with?
Ederson is a midfielder currently playing for Atalanta.