August 16th 2024.
It seems that Manchester United has set their sights on Atalanta midfielder Ederson as a potential transfer target. Negotiations are currently underway, but the deal will only go through if their pursuit of Manuel Ugarte falls through.
The Red Devils have been working on securing a deal for Ugarte throughout the summer and have even reached a personal agreement with the Uruguayan player. However, Paris Saint-Germain is standing firm on their asking price of €70 million, which Manchester United is not willing to meet. While they continue to work on the Ugarte deal, the club is also considering other options, with Ederson being one of them.
According to Spanish publication AS, Manchester United has been in constant discussions with all parties involved in a potential move for the 25-year-old midfielder. They have positioned themselves as a backup option in case they are unable to secure Ugarte's services. Ederson has been a key player for Atalanta since his transfer from Salernitana in 2022, making 53 appearances and scoring seven goals last season as the team won the Europa League.
However, Atalanta is not keen on letting go of Ederson and has placed a price tag of €60 million on him. This means that he would not be a significantly cheaper option than Ugarte, should Manchester United decide to pursue him. The Red Devils are not the only club interested in Ederson, with Aston Villa, Juventus, and Atletico Madrid also reportedly monitoring the situation.
When asked about his future earlier in the summer, Ederson expressed his happiness at Atalanta and his recent triumph with the team. He stated that his focus is on the present and that he is not worried about his future.
Meanwhile, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is still hopeful of adding more players to his squad before the transfer window closes. It remains to be seen if the club will be able to secure either Ugarte or Ederson, but one thing is for sure, they are determined to strengthen their team for the upcoming season. Stay tuned for more updates on Manchester United's transfer pursuits.
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