Brazil Star Snubs Arsenal and United for Atlético — and a Lookman Reunion

Ederson has made his choice — and it is not the Premier League. The 26-year-old Atalanta midfielder has informed Arsenal and Manchester United of his desire to join Atlético Madrid, turning down significant interest to link up with Diego Simeone’s side.

The reunion angle is hard to ignore. Atlético already have former Atalanta men Ademola Lookman, Juan Musso and Matteo Ruggeri in their ranks. Ederson wants to join them at the Wanda Metropolitano.

United had explored a player-plus-cash deal involving Joshua Zirkzee. It wasn’t enough. Ederson enters the final year of his Atalanta contract, with La Dea demanding around €40 million — a figure Atlético’s current offer falls short of. The two clubs have history together through recent transfers, and Atlético are hoping that goodwill bridges the gap.