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Arsenal and Manchester United will go head-to-head for Atalanta star Ederson, according to an Italian report, as the Gunners and the Red Devils plan to reinforce their respective midfield department in the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n
While Arsenal<\/strong> are aiming to win the Premier League and the Champions League this season, Man Utd are only two points away from securing their place in the top five.<\/p>\n Both Arsenal and Man Utd<\/strong> will be active in the transfer market this summer, and Ederson is a player that both the Gunners and the Red Devils are keen on.<\/p>\n According to AllJuve<\/em>Ederson is \u2018in the auction\u2019, with Arsenal and Man Utd involved in the race for Atalanta defensive midfielder.<\/p>\n Atletico Madrid have \u2018decided not to make a move\u2019 for the Brazil international defensive midfielder because of Atalanta\u2019s demands.<\/p>\n The Italian club want between \u20ac45millon and \u20ac50m (up to \u00a343.3m, $58.5m) for the 26-year-old, which is too much for Atletico.<\/p>\n READ: Andrea Berta learns Arsenal chances of signing \u20ac300m duo from Romano \u2013 it\u2019s bittersweet<\/strong><\/p>\n Atletico are now looking at Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes, with AllJuve<\/em>a Juventus-centric Italian news outlet reporting that \u2018Arsenal and Manchester United are the two teams most interested in the Brazilian midfielder.<\/p>\n The report, which has also noted Juventus\u2019 interest in Ederson, has added: \u2018Both clubs are looking for quality midfield reinforcements and see Ederson as an ideal profile due to his physicality, dynamism, and ability to get into the box.<\/p>\n \u2018With Arsenal and Manchester United ready to make concrete moves, negotiations for Ederson are entering the fray.\u2019<\/p>\n Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has also recently reported Man Utd\u2019s interest in Ederson<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Romano said on his YouTube channel<\/em> over the weekend: \u201cFor Ederson, two Premier League clubs are considering this opportunity.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Arsenal plan \u20ac40m \u2018initial bid\u2019 for \u2018flawless\u2019 Polish winger who\u2019s a \u2018perfect fit\u2019 \u2013 report<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cMan Utd\u2019s interest is not a new story, as he was already on the list in summer 2025 and remains a monitored player.<\/p>\n \u201cMan Utd are informed about the situation of Ederson, but at the moment nothing is decided.<\/p>\n \u201cThe first step is Champions League football and the second step is the managerial decision.<\/p>\n \u201cThen they will activate the options they want for midfielders. This is going to be the plan.<\/p>\n \u201cEderson has been monitored for a long time at Man Utd. He was already a target one year ago, but Atalanta said no to his exit.<\/p>\n \u201cThis summer they are prepared to sell for \u20ac45m, but again from Man Utd there is still no decision made.\u201d<\/p>\n Earlier this month, Romano explained why Ederson would be a smart signing for Man Utd<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Italian journalist said on his YouTube channel<\/em>: \u201cAnd then guys, keep an eye also on another player, and that name is Ederson, the Brazilian midfielder from Atalanta.<\/p>\n \u201cBecause what\u2019s happening with Ederson is that Atletico Madrid have an agreement with the player on personal terms already since February, March, but, at the moment, Atletico Madrid are not willing to pay what Atalanta want for Ederson.<\/p>\n \u201cAtalanta start from \u20ac45million, maybe could be negotiated around \u20ac40m, something around that, but negotiating with Atalanta is never easy for any club.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd so, now, from what I understand, Premier League clubs are also calling for Ederson.<\/p>\n \u201cSo, if Atalanta and Atletico Madrid are not able to close this deal for the Brazilian midfielder, keep an eye on the situation also with Premier League clubs, because, you remember that Man Utd were tracking him already when Ruben Amorim was the coach.<\/p>\n \u201cHe has always been appreciated by people at the club.<\/p>\n \u201cLet\u2019s see if Man Utd decide to return on this one, but Ederson could be attractive because he\u2019s out of contract in 2027, could be a very good opportunity.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s not on a crazy salary, so the salary could be a factor financially.<\/p>\n \u201cYou can get a very good player on a normal price in terms of the full package \u2013 salary, commission and then obviously transfer fee, but Atalanta insist on \u20ac45m.<\/p>\n \u201cSo, Premier League clubs also calling and attentive to the situation for Ederson after Atletico Madrid have an agreement with the player, but not yet with Atalanta.\u201d<\/p>\n READ NEXT: Big Midweek: Arsenal, PSG v Bayern, Emery v Pereira, Palace, Ipswich<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\nArsenal and Man Utd going head-to-head for Ederson<\/strong><\/h2>\n