Manchester United’s scouting operation continues to intensify with fresh contacts being made as the club looks to bolster Ruben Amorim’s midfield options ahead of the new season.
Following a turbulent Premier League campaign, all attention now shifts to the Europa League final where silverware could slightly soften the blow of a dismal domestic finish.
Despite the highs and lows of Amorim’s early tenure, the club are clearly backing him in the market with several big-name targets already identified ahead of the window.
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Reports indicate United are prioritising midfield reinforcements following uncertainty around the futures of Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo and Chrisitian Eriksen.
And with competition heating up across Europe, United are determined to strike quickly—especially with rivals also circling for their prime target.
That target is none other than Atalanta star Ederson, who has caught the eye of several European giants with his commanding performances in Serie A this season.
The 24-year-old Brazilian has become a key cog in Gian Piero Gasperini’s midfield and has been integral to his team this season.
According to multiple sources in Italy, United have already made early contact with the player’s representatives and are set to resume talks after the final.
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Juventus and Manchester City are also keen, but United have the edge by moving first, showing a clear intent to get the deal done early, as per Alfredo Pedulla via X.
Atalanta, however, are demanding no less than €60 million for their midfield general, and negotiations will hinge on how close United are willing to go to that valuation.
The Italian club may be open to negotiating if Ederson pushes for the move, but with interest mounting, the Red Devils will need to act decisively.
With his energy, ball-winning ability, and box-to-box presence, Ederson fits the mould of the type of midfielder Amorim has favoured at Sporting Lisbon.
If United are successful in their pursuit, it would mark a significant coup—and could signal the start of a crucial summer rebuild under their new Portuguese boss.
#Ederson–#ManchesterUnited: ci sono stati nuovi contatti e ce ne saranno altri dopo la finale di Europa League. Lo United ha il vantaggio di essersi mosso prima rispetto a Manchester City e Juventus (altri due club interessati), ma servono accordi con Atalanta che chiede minimo… https://t.co/vX3oFrDZau
— Alfredo Pedullà (@AlfredoPedulla) May 19, 2025
