Manchester United-linked Ederson impresses in Atalanta’s triumph over AC Milan | OneFootball

Manchester United midfield target Ederson delivered a commanding performance as Atalanta beat AC Milan 3-2 at the Giuseppe Meazza on Saturday evening.

The Brazilian’s standout display came as speculation over his future reached fever pitch. Ederson opened the scoring with a neat finish from the edge of the box after just seven minutes, before setting up Giacomo Raspadori’s strike early in the second half.

Ederson’s influence extended well beyond his attacking contributions. Operating at the heart of Atalanta’s midfield, he completed 37 of 40 passes, won both of his tackle attempts, and made three ball recoveries.

His willingness to receive possession under pressure and drive forward—as evidenced by his 14 carries and 51.7 metres of progressive carrying distance—proved particularly troublesome for the Rossoneri, who were second best for large spells of the encounter.

Such performances are precisely why Manchester United have remained determined to pursue the midfielder, once hailed as ‘out of this world’ by Fabio Capello, with recent reports suggesting the Red Devils have now reached an agreement on personal terms with his representatives.

The timing of Ederson’s commanding display could hardly be more significant. His contract at Atalanta runs until summer 2027, presenting a rare window for the Bergamo club to capitalise on his value.

With the midfielder reportedly unwilling to sign an extension, this summer represents the ideal time for a sale—an opportunity Manchester United appear keen to seize.

The United hierarchy view a central midfielder as a priority signing ahead of the 2026-27 season, particularly with Casemiro set to depart as a free agent.

Atletico Madrid have also expressed interest in Ederson, although Los Colchoneros are believed to be prioritising a move for Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Joao Gomes.