Arjun Menon
Manchester United are preparing for a significant midfield overhaul this summer, with Casemiro set to depart Old Trafford after confirming in January that he will leave at the end of the current campaign. The Brazilian confirmed his exit after four years at the club, and United have already identified Atalanta‘s Ederson as a primary target to fill that void.
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The 34-year-old has delivered considerably this season, scoring five goals in his last 12 Premier League appearances since Michael Carrick took charge in January. His value as a destructive ball-winner with output in the final third makes his departure a genuine problem to solve.
Atalanta are asking £39 million for Ederson, though with his contract running until 2027, there is growing belief a deal can be negotiated below that figure. United have moved decisively, tabling a contract proposal worth €4.5 million net per year, approximately £75,000 per week, to put themselves at the front of the queue.
Transfer journalist Mateo Moretto, speaking on Fabrizio Romano‘s YouTube channel, confirmed the details of United’s approach and how it has pushed aside competition from Atletico Madrid.
“Manchester United would be ready to offer Ederson a net salary of €4.5 million per year. Arsenal has also enquired about him. United has surpassed Atletico with its contract proposal. No club has yet reached an agreement with Atalanta. United is the club with the greatest financial room.” — Mateo Moretto
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Arsenal have registered interest, but United’s financial commitment has separated them from the competition. No agreement with Atalanta has been reached yet, but the direction is clear.
Ederson has made 39 appearances in all competitions for Atalanta this season, scoring twice. A combative midfielder with a profile close to Casemiro‘s, he represents a direct and credible answer to United’s most pressing summer need. Follow TipsGG for continued coverage of this transfer and all the latest Premier League and Serie A movement as the window approaches.