{"id":47060,"date":"2026-05-12T22:19:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T02:19:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/12\/ben-jacobs-drops-updates-on-edersons-move-to-manchester-united-amid-claims-agreement-has-been-reached\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T22:19:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T02:19:40","slug":"ben-jacobs-drops-updates-on-edersons-move-to-manchester-united-amid-claims-agreement-has-been-reached","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/12\/ben-jacobs-drops-updates-on-edersons-move-to-manchester-united-amid-claims-agreement-has-been-reached\/","title":{"rendered":"Ben Jacobs drops updates on Ederson&#8217;s move to Manchester United amid claims &#8216;agreement has been reached&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/12\/ben-jacobs-drops-updates-on-edersons-move-to-manchester-united-amid-claims-agreement-has-been-reached\/#Jacobs_downplays_rumors_of_%E2%80%98consensus_agreement_but_confirms_genuine_interest\" >Jacobs downplays rumors of &#8216;consensus agreement&#8217; but confirms genuine interest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/12\/ben-jacobs-drops-updates-on-edersons-move-to-manchester-united-amid-claims-agreement-has-been-reached\/#Jacobs_update_comes_after_United_were_reported_to_have_made_a_move_for_the_midfielder_Italian_journalist_Mollet_recently_revealed_that_the_Red_Devils_have_made_the_most_significant_move_reportedly_offering_a_better_financial_package_than_other_suitors_The_more_difficult_task_for_United_will_be_to_agree_a_fee_with_the_Italian_club_Ederson_is_in_the_final_12_months_of_his_contract_and_Atalanta_are_reportedly_willing_to_settle_for_a_premium_despite_the_fact_that_a_players_market_value_would_normally_be_reduced_Midfield_reinforcements_expected_at_Old_Trafford\" >Jacobs&#8217; update comes after United were reported to have made a move for the midfielder.\nItalian journalist Mollet recently revealed that the Red Devils have made the most significant move, reportedly offering a better financial package than other suitors.\nThe more difficult task for United will be to agree a fee with the Italian club.\nEderson is in the final 12 months of his contract and Atalanta are reportedly willing to settle for a premium, despite the fact that a player&#8217;s market value would normally be reduced.\nMidfield reinforcements expected at Old Trafford<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester United have identified Ederson, the driving force behind Atalanta&#8217;s midfield, as a &#8220;real target&#8221; this summer as they look to strengthen their midfield.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Brazilian, who played a key role in the Italian team&#8217;s recent success in Europe, is high on Old Trafford&#8217;s shortlist as the club prepares for an important transition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jacobs_downplays_rumors_of_%E2%80%98consensus_agreement_but_confirms_genuine_interest\"><\/span>Jacobs downplays rumors of &#8216;consensus agreement&#8217; but confirms genuine interest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the excitement building among the United faithful, respected journalist Ben Jacobs has moved to clarify the current state of play.<\/p>\n<p>Moving on to X, Jacobs provided an update. Interest is concrete, but an agreement is not yet across the finish line.<\/p>\n<p>He said: &#8220;Ederson and Manchester United remain players to watch. However, as revealed on @talkSPORT last month, any suggestion that Ederson would agree terms or that Manchester United would make a bid is premature at this time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Ederson is one of the real targets as Manchester United prepare to sign at least two midfielders. However, Atalanta&#8217;s offer is seen as high given that Ederson only has one year left on his contract.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jacobs_update_comes_after_United_were_reported_to_have_made_a_move_for_the_midfielder_Italian_journalist_Mollet_recently_revealed_that_the_Red_Devils_have_made_the_most_significant_move_reportedly_offering_a_better_financial_package_than_other_suitors_The_more_difficult_task_for_United_will_be_to_agree_a_fee_with_the_Italian_club_Ederson_is_in_the_final_12_months_of_his_contract_and_Atalanta_are_reportedly_willing_to_settle_for_a_premium_despite_the_fact_that_a_players_market_value_would_normally_be_reduced_Midfield_reinforcements_expected_at_Old_Trafford\"><\/span>\n<p>Jacobs&#8217; update comes after United were reported to have made a move for the midfielder.<\/p>\n<p>Italian journalist Mollet recently revealed that the Red Devils have made the most significant move, reportedly offering a better financial package than other suitors.<\/p>\n<p>The more difficult task for United will be to agree a fee with the Italian club.<\/p>\n<p>Ederson is in the final 12 months of his contract and Atalanta are reportedly willing to settle for a premium, despite the fact that a player&#8217;s market value would normally be reduced.<\/p>\n<h2>Midfield reinforcements expected at Old Trafford<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Edelson&#8217;s pursuit is part of a larger blueprint. Manchester United are reportedly preparing to sign at least two midfielders during this period, indicating a clear intention to move on from the aging profile of their current squad.<\/p>\n<p>Casemiro is confirmed to leave the club when his contract expires in June this year, and Manuel Ugarte is also expected to be sold as well.<\/p>\n<p>Man United have secured the future of young midfield star Koby Mainu, with the club now looking for players to build their midfield around him.<\/p>\n<p>United are expected to have a busy summer transfer window with a focus on midfield reinforcements as they look to secure qualification for next season&#8217;s Champions League and return to Europe&#8217;s elite competition for the first time in several years.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United have identified Ederson, the driving force behind Atalanta&#8217;s midfield, as a &#8220;real target&#8221; this summer as they look to strengthen their midfield. The Brazilian, who played a key role in the Italian team&#8217;s recent success in Europe, is high on Old Trafford&#8217;s shortlist as the club prepares for an important transition. 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