Ederson remains an option for Manchester United despite Tielemans talks
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Manchester United are still considering Atalanta midfielder Ederson as a transfer target, even as they hold separate discussions over Youri Tielemans.
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Attributed to original sourceA deal between Atalanta and Manchester United for central midfielder Ederson appears to be ‘off’ for the time being, but updates on Monday claim that the Premier League side could look to ‘revisit’ the situation later on in the summer transfer window, despite their talks over deal for Aston Villa’s Youri Tielemans.
Report: Manchester United could still ‘revisit’ Ederson this summer Back in June, it was reported that United had struck an agreement with Atalanta to sign Brazil international Ederson for a total package worth up to €45m including bonuses and add-ons.
Reports last week, however, indicated that a deal was not a complete certainty due to concerns around the midfielder’s medical and fitness.
Ederson had an initial medical in the United States before the start of Brazil’s World Cup campaign and was then flown over to the UK for further checks with club doctors from Manchester United before reports from multiple outlets confirmed that the deal was off.
Now, according to reports from David Ornstein of The Athletic , United are in advanced talks to sign 29-year-old Aston Villa and Belgium midfielder Tielemans instead.
That is on top of a £50m deal that has been agreed with Chelsea for Andrey Santos.
Yet, The Athletic report claims that United could still potentially look to ‘revisit’ the Ederson deal later on in the summer transfer window as Michael Carrick looks to rebuild his midfield department with at least two, if not three new arrivals. Monday’s report adds that it ‘remains to be seen’ whether Atalanta and Ederson will be willing to do the same.
MUNICH, GERMANY – MARCH 18: Ederson of Atalanta looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Bayern München and Atalanta BC at Football Arena Munich on March 18, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) Meanwhile, reports in Italy claim that Atalanta are keen to tie Ederson down to a new contract . He is into the final year of his deal in Bergamo, expiring in the summer of 2027, and Atalanta feel that a new contract will strengthen their position in negotiations if the Brazilian does seek a move away at a later date. La Dea are also adamant that the player is injury free.
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What happened
According to reports, Manchester United continue to monitor Atalanta's Brazilian midfielder Ederson as a potential signing in the current transfer window. While the club is also engaged in talks regarding Youri Tielemans, sources indicate that Ederson has not been ruled out and remains a viable option. The pursuit of a central midfielder appears to be a priority for United, who are weighing multiple profiles. Atalanta are reportedly reluctant to part with the player, who has been a key figure in their squad.
Chance analysis
United's midfield has been a long-standing area of concern, and the club exploring two distinct profiles — the box-to-box physicality of Ederson versus the creative playmaking of Tielemans — suggests they are still defining their target profile. Ederson's age, Serie A pedigree, and Atalanta's reluctance to sell make this a harder deal to complete, which could push United toward Tielemans as a more attainable option. Either signing would directly address depth and quality issues in central midfield for the upcoming season.
Signing Ederson or Tielemans would strengthen Manchester United's midfield options, though neither deal is close, limiting immediate match impact.
Manchester United remain active in the midfield market; any incoming midfielder would meaningfully affect their tactical balance and squad depth for upcoming matches.