Trusted BBC Journalist Reveals That Man Utd Are Considering Raid On Serie A Club For £26M Rated Brazilian

BACK David Tully Mar 20th 2026 Man Utd have “identified” Atalanta midfielder Ederson as a potential transfer target ahead of the summer transfer window, according to BBC reporter Sami Mokbel. The journalist broke the news last year that Arsenal were set to sign Martin Zubimendi before other sources, and he has strong contacts at most Premier League teams. Ederson has been linked with a move to Old Trafford on a regular basis over the past few years, but he wasn’t believed to be among the club’s top midfield options for this summer. However, Mokbel says he is under consideration: “Outside the Premier League, Atalanta midfielder Ederson is among the players in Europe who club recruitment staff have identified as having potential.” Ederson would be a cheap addition to the squad The 26-year-old is closing in on the final year of his contract at Atalanta, and that has had a huge impact on his value. Ederson could be available for as little as €30m (£26m), which is a dramatic drop on the €60m (£52m) plus that his club wanted for him last year. If United don’t qualify for the Champions League, or if they are looking for a second midfield signing (in addition to a more expensive purchase), a move for the Brazilian may be explored. Man Utd have yet to settle on their top target The club’s transfer budget will be determined by several factors. Finishing in the top 4/5 would help increase funds, while sales will also assist in the club’s recruitment drive. For that reason, signing the likes of Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali or even Brighton’s Carlos Baleba may only be possible under certain circumstances. Waiting to decide on your top target doesn’t come without risk. If they wait too long, there is a chance they could lose out on players to their rivals. Want more news on Man Utd? Add Man U News as a preferred source on Google David Tully David has worked as a football reporter for the last fifteen years. Having started as an intern at Snack Media, he then went on to become a freelancer, working on various different sites. At the start of 2023, he took up his current role as content writer for the Football News Network.