Atalanta BC midfielder Ederson is reportedly a transfer target for Manchester United, with the Red Devils giving serious consideration to making a move for him in 2025.
The 25-year-old has been in impressive form for Atalanta during the 2024-25 campaign, making 22 appearances in all competitions, scoring twice and registering one assist in the process.
Ederson arrived at his current club from Salernitana in 2022, and he has represented La Dea on 112 occasions, scoring 10 times and registering three assists, while he has been capped twice by Brazil.
According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, Man United have placed the Brazilian on their midfield shortlist, with the club 'scouting him multiple times'.
Plettenberg claims that some senior figures at Old Trafford 'are fully convinced', but there is not yet a complete agreement among those involved in transfers, meaning that any firm discussions over a move are on hold.
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Man United 'place Ederson on midfield shortlist'
Man United have allegedly 'gathered all the necessary information' and would therefore be in a position to make an offer relatively quickly if senior figures at the club come to an agreement.
Ederson has a contract with Atalanta until June 2027, but it is believed that he would be available for a fee of between €50m (£41.5m) and €60m (£49.8m)
The midfielder boasts a pass success rate of 87.5% in Serie A this season, while he has an average of 90.8% in five Champions League matches during the 2024-25 campaign, according to stats provided by WhoScored.
A January deal is incredibly unlikely due to the fact that Atalanta are chasing success in Serie A and the Champions League this season, but a deal during next summer's transfer window could be agreed.
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Which midfielders will leave Man United next year?
Christian Eriksen was given a rare start against Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup on Thursday night, but the Denmark international only has a deal at Old Trafford until next June and is unlikely to be offered an extension.
Casemiro, meanwhile, is also being linked with a departure, and Man United are expected to sanction his exit in 2025, with a switch to the Saudi Pro League potentially on the cards for the Brazilian.
Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte are viewed as vital players for the club's future, but Toby Collyer may depart on loan next summer if he finds it difficult to break into Amorim's plans.
As a result, there will certainly be space for a midfield arrival next summer, and if Ederson continues to impress for an Atalanta side chasing the Serie A title, then a high-profile switch to Man United could be on the cards.
Matt Law
