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Saudi side Al-Hilal have opened talks with Ederson’s entourage, but Manchester United remain interested in the Brazilian after seeing a €50m bid rejected last summer.

Football Italia can confirm that agents of Atalanta midfielder Ederson held talks with Al-Hilal representatives on Monday evening.

Man Utd rejected offer for Ederson revealed

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 20: Ederson of Atalanta runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Youssouf Fofana of AC Milan during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Atalanta at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 20, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

The Brazilian midfielder has been linked with leaving the Gewiss Stadium in the summer transfer window. Football Italia understands that Manchester United tried to sign Ederson last summer for €50m, but their offer was rejected.

The Red Devils remain interested in the 25-year-old, who scored five goals and provided two assists in 49 appearances across all competitions in 2024-25.

His convincing performances with La Dea even led to his senior debut for Brazil in June 2024.

Ederson joined Atalanta on a permanent transfer from Salernitana in 2022 for €22.9m.

Al-Hilal chasing Serie A stars

ROME, ITALY – MAY 14: Riccardo Orsolini of Bologna is challenged by Theo Hernandez of AC Milan during the Coppa Italia Final match between AC Milan and Bologna at Stadio Olimpico on May 14, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Having more than one club interested in the player clearly goes in Atalanta’s favour, as La Dea hopes for a bidding war for the talented midfielder.

Al-Hilal have been in talks with several Serie A stars over the last few days, including Milan’s Theo Hernandez.

They have also sent an offer to Inter coach Simone Inzaghi, who will discuss his future in a meeting with Nerazzurri President Beppe Marotta today.