Brazilian midfielder Ederson could now be heading to the Premier League this summer after Atletico Madrid moved towards a deal for his international teammate Joao Gomes instead, TEAMtalk can exclusively reveal.<\/p>\n
Atalanta star Ederson<\/a> had been Atletico\u2019s leading midfield target for weeks, and personal terms with the Brazil international were already agreed.<\/p>\n However, despite extensive talks between the clubs, Atletico refused to go beyond \u20ac45million (\u00a339m, $53m) for Ederson, while Atalanta remained firm in demanding at least \u20ac50million (\u00a343.2m, $59m).<\/p>\n That impasse has now seen Diego Simeone\u2019s side intensify their pursuit of Gomes, with sources telling us that a deal worth around \u20ac45million (\u00a339m, $53m) for the Wolves midfielder is now close.<\/p>\n As we first revealed last month<\/a>, Atletico had already opened talks for Gomes amid growing doubts over whether a breakthrough for Ederson could be achieved.<\/p>\n Now the Spanish giants are pressing ahead with the Wolves star, leaving Ederson to seriously consider alternative destinations.<\/p>\n We understand Ederson\u2019s camp were fully aware of Atletico\u2019s parallel interest in Gomes and remained understanding of the club\u2019s stance throughout negotiations.<\/p>\n The midfielder\u2019s representatives had previously informed interested clubs that Ederson\u2019s focus was on completing a move to Atletico, but the collapse of that transfer has now reopened discussions with multiple suitors.<\/p>\n While Inter Milan and Juventus are both keen on the Atalanta ace, the strongest interest is currently emerging from England.<\/p>\n Newcastle United remain long-term admirers of the 26-year-old and have tracked him closely for the past two years.<\/p>\n However, we can confirm Ederson\u2019s agents have also held talks within the last 10 days with Manchester City, Arsenal<\/a>, Manchester United<\/a> and Liverpool.<\/p>\n We understand that Arsenal, who are aiming to win the Premier League and the Champions League under manager Mikel Arteta, are seriously exploring the market for a new midfielder.<\/p>\n Sources have told us that Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is a huge admirer of Ederson.<\/p>\n The Gunners are assessing the financial package required to tempt Atalanta into a sale.<\/p>\n