Manchester United has submitted a first verbal offer of €45 million to Atalanta for Brazilian midfielder Ederson Silva, according to multiple reports.
The English club opened formal discussions with the Italian side on Friday, May 22, 2026, as negotiations accelerate.
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The 26-year-old desires an exit from Atalanta this summer.
The Serie A club previously refused to lower its valuation during past talks with Atletico Madrid, leading to a collapse of that potential move after personal terms had been settled.
Reporter Edu Burgos revealed the initial financial figures on social media, writing: "Manchester United’s first verbal offer for Ederson: 45M€."
Burgos added that Atalanta is analyzing the proposal while personal terms with the player remain unresolved. "Today was the first meeting between the parties.
Atalanta is analysing the situation. With Ederson, there is still no agreement on personal terms," he wrote.
Journalist Ben Jacobs corroborated the reports of accelerating negotiations, stating: "Manchester United held a new and positive meeting today with Atalanta on Ederson."
Jacobs noted that discussions regarding the player's market valuation are underway with the potential for a swift conclusion.
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"Progress is being made and talks are heating up. Verbal discussions over valuation underway and things could move quickly.
Atalanta want €45m-€50m," he wrote.
United Also Pursuing Tonali
Italian reporter Gianluca Di Marzio provided additional context on Manchester United's midfield recruitment strategy, revealing that the club is simultaneously pursuing Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United.
Di Marzio reported a gentleman's agreement with Newcastle that included the possibility of a transfer to a top club should they fail to qualify for the Champions League, with a very high valuation around €100 million as a base.
Manager Michael Carrick has prioritized the Italian midfielder for the squad. "Manchester United has decided to focus on Tonali, regardless of Ederson.
Tonali is the first player Carrick specifically wants at Manchester," Di Marzio wrote.
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The report concluded that there is a good chance the deal will go through, though it is not yet known whether it will be €100 million or €75-80 million plus bonuses.
