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Man United in Advanced Talks for Atalanta Midfielder Ederson

5/25/2026

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United Pursues Ederson

Manchester United have entered advanced talks to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson.
United have made a verbal €45 million offer, matching the bottom of Atalanta’s €45 million-€50 million valuation.
United also discuss a £38 million deal and a separate proposal of £34.5 million plus £4.3 million in add-ons.
Michael Carrick, newly appointed permanent manager, is expected to make Ederson his first signing.
Atalanta will give a final green light once club-to-club terms are agreed.

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History

Historical Context

In 1999 Manchester United completed the League-FA Cup-Champions League treble, the first English side to do so, after signings such as £10 million defender Jaap Stam and captain Roy Keane leading a comeback win over Bayern Munich. The triumph sparked a fan parade of 500,000 in Manchester and cemented a transfer-focused philosophy that the club now repeats in its €45 million bid for Atalanta goalkeeper Ederson.

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United Pursues Ederson

Manchester United have entered advanced talks to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson.
United have made a verbal €45 million offer, matching the bottom of Atalanta’s €45 million-€50 million valuation.
United also discuss a £38 million deal and a separate proposal of £34.5 million plus £4.3 million in add-ons.
Michael Carrick, newly appointed permanent manager, is expected to make Ederson his first signing.
Atalanta will give a final green light once club-to-club terms are agreed.

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