Manchester United are in \u2018advanced\u2019 club-to-club talks for their first midfield signing of the summer, and reports all suggest this is a deal that will get done.<\/p>\n
Ahead of Man Utd\u2019s return to the Champions League and a denser fixture list, multiple additions in central midfield are coming. Casemiro must be replaced, with the iconic Brazilian likely heading to Inter Miami on a free transfer<\/a>. Manuel Ugarte has been put up for sale and clubs in both Italy and Turkey are interested.<\/p>\n As such, United must make at least two and potentially three new signings in midfield. Those that arrive must be ready to make an instant impact.<\/p>\n First up, according to numerous reliable reports, could be Atalanta\u2019s three-cap Brazil international, Ederson Silva.<\/p>\n Our colleagues over on TEAMtalk revealed 13 days ago that Ederson had said yes<\/a> to joining Man Utd<\/a>. Personal terms aren\u2019t yet sealed, though they won\u2019t be a problem when the time comes.<\/p>\n That was followed by reporter Edu Burgos \u2013 backed up by Ben Jacobs \u2013 revealing United had verbally offered \u20ac45m for Ederson<\/a>.<\/p>\n That was a statement of intent from INEOS, given Ederson is valued in the \u20ac45m-\u20ac50m range by Atalanta. Clearly, United want this one wrapped up quickly if they do push the button on his signing.<\/p>\n And according to the latest from transfer guru, Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd have now entered into \u2018advanced\u2019 discussions with Atalanta.<\/p>\n Furthermore, Ederson has actually chosen to disregard any and all other clubs who knock on his door after deciding to give Man Utd \u2018total priority\u2019.<\/p>\n Man Utd in \u2018advanced\u2019 talks with Atalanta for Ederson transfer<\/p>\n \u201cEderson is on the market, he wants to go to Man Utd, and he\u2019s giving total priority to Man Utd,\u201d\u00a0declared Romano on his YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cSo despite another club \u2013 and it\u2019s not Atletico Madrid \u2013 calling in the recent days to ask about the price tag for Ederson, he wants to wait for Man Utd.<\/p>\n \u201cSo United are in conversations with the agents of Ederson and with Atalanta, but at the moment still waiting for Man Utd to say \u2018okay, let\u2019s go ahead and close the deal.\u2019 That\u2019s not happened yet.<\/p>\n \u201cSo Ederson is giving priority to Man Utd, he wants to go to Man Utd. Atalanta are also waiting for United\u2019s green light.<\/p>\n \u201cThere is a conversation ongoing, but as I told you, United have several options under consideration in midfield.\u201d<\/p>\n MORE MAN UTD COVERAGE ON F365\u2026 Atletico Madrid had agreed personal terms with Ederson earlier in 2026, though baulked at Atalanta\u2019s \u20ac45m-plus asking price.<\/p>\n The Brazilian would ordinarily be worth that amount and probably much more, but he only has a year left on his contract.<\/p>\n Man Utd, meanwhile, don\u2019t share Atleti\u2019s reservations and clearly, a deal is there to be made if they choose to press on.<\/p>\n
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