According to reports, Arsenal is preparing a last-ditch effort to thwart Atletico Madrid’s attempt to recruit Atalanta star Ederson this summer. In light of the Brazilian’s expected exit from Serie A, the north London team has identified him as a possible target for their post-season midfield acquisition.
Ederson is anticipated to end his tenure in Bergamo this summer with just over a year remaining on his contract, and Atalanta sees a last chance to sell the midfield player for a fair price. The Italian team is anticipated to want roughly £44 million, which would make Ederson one of Atalanta’s most costly sells to date.
After apparently agreeing to a four-year contract with the Brazilian, Atletico Madrid are presently seen as the front-runners to sign Ederson, according to TEAMtalk. According to reports, the Spanish team is getting ready to make their first formal offer for the midfield player, which is said to be about £33 million. However, this is less than Atalanta’s £44 million value, allowing other teams a chance.
Arsenal Tipped to Join Ederson Pursuit
Ederson would be open to moving to the Premier League after spending the previous four years in Italy, and Arsenal has been predicted to make a “sensational” approach for him. Ederson left Salernitana, another Serie A team, to join Atalanta in the summer of 2022. Since then, he has made 173 appearances for the team, contributing five assists and 15 goals.
The “world-class” Brazilian midfielder assisted Atalanta in winning the Europa League in 2023–2024 and qualifying for the Champions League in consecutive seasons. Atalanta, who are now eighth in Serie A with seven games left, are far from guaranteeing a spot in the Champions League for the upcoming campaign.
After Mikel Merino suffered a catastrophic injury in January, Arsenal considered acquiring a new midfield player. After the season, they may renew their preparations to strengthen the middle of the pitch.
Sandro Tonali, a star player for Newcastle United, has been linked to the Gunners in an unexpected move, and the Italian might be targeted once the transfer market reopens. Last summer, Mikel Arteta’s team spent more than £250 million on new players, including Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi, and Eberechi Eze.
