{"id":1964,"date":"2026-04-11T20:17:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T20:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=1964"},"modified":"2026-04-11T20:17:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T20:17:39","slug":"man-united-and-arsenal-rejected-by-atalanta-midfielder-ederson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=1964","title":{"rendered":"Man United and Arsenal rejected by Atalanta midfielder Ederson"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Atalanta\u2019s highly coveted Brazilian maestro, Ederson, has reportedly drawn a firm line in the sand regarding his immediate future.
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Despite concrete interest and lucrative overtures from a host of Premier League heavyweights, including Arsenal, Manchester United, and Newcastle United, the 26-year-old has his heart firmly set on a move to the Spanish capital.<\/p>\n

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According to Spanish outlet AS<\/a>Ederson has formally rejected all English approaches, heavily favoring a transition to Diego Simeone\u2019s Atletico Madrid.<\/p>\n

Man United and Arsenal rejected by Brazilian midfielder<\/h2>\n

The intense English interest in Ederson is entirely justified given his exceptional, consistent development in Serie A over the past few seasons.<\/p>\n

Arsenal had recently been heavily tipped to launch a late hijack attempt, viewing the Brazilian as the perfect engine-room reinforcement to support Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, Man United had explored creative avenues to secure his signature, reportedly considering offering out-of-favor striker Joshua Zirkzee in a potential player-plus-cash swap deal.<\/p>\n

Newcastle United also viewed the 26-year-old as an ideal tactical fit for Eddie Howe\u2019s high-intensity system. However, the financial muscle of the Premier League appears to have been outmatched by the tactical allure of La Liga.<\/p>\n

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Ederson wants dream move to Atletico Madrid<\/h2>\n

For Ederson, the dream is to play under Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid.<\/p>\n

Known for his aggressive pressing, tackling tenacity, and relentless stamina, the Brazilian is tailor-made for the demanding, high-octane philosophy implemented at the Metropolitano Stadium.<\/p>\n

However, while personal terms appear settled, finalizing the actual transfer fee remains a significant obstacle. Atalanta, notoriously shrewd negotiators, are reportedly holding out for a fee in the region of \u00a344 million (\u20ac50m).<\/p>\n

With Atletico\u2019s initial proposals reportedly falling around the \u00a333 million mark, there is still considerable work to be done in the boardroom to bridge the valuation gap.<\/p>\n

While Italian giants Inter Milan and Juventus are also monitoring the situation closely in hopes of doing a domestic hijack, Atletico Madrid undoubtedly sit in the driving seat.<\/p>\n

End of the road: Man United prepare for the summer sale of attacker amid European interest<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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