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Man United Target Atalanta Midfielder Ederson for £40 m

5/13/2026

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Manchester United Pursues Ederson

Manchester United are pursuing Atalanta defensive midfielder Ederson in a potential £40 million transfer.
United must replace Casemiro and possibly Manuel Ugarte, prompting a search for at least two midfield signings.
Ederson, 26, has made 178 Atalanta appearances, has one year left on his contract and is priced around £40 million.
Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi said only interest has been shown and no official offers have been made.

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Manchester United Pursues Ederson

Manchester United are pursuing Atalanta defensive midfielder Ederson in a potential £40 million transfer.
United must replace Casemiro and possibly Manuel Ugarte, prompting a search for at least two midfield signings.
Ederson, 26, has made 178 Atalanta appearances, has one year left on his contract and is priced around £40 million.
Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi said only interest has been shown and no official offers have been made.

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