Ederson to United: deal nearly done
Multiple reports tonight say Manchester United and Atalanta are close to agreeing a deal for Ederson. Soccernews.com reports talks are progressing and a five-year contract is being prepared for the Brazilian midfielder (4). The People's Person claims a £46m fee has already been agreed (3). Swedish outlet FotbollDirekt puts the number at roughly 490 million SEK (5). Football365 adds that United want Ederson alongside Newcastle's Sandro Tonali in a €150m double swoop, though Di Marzio reports Michael Carrick prefers Tonali as the priority (1) (2). Either way, the noise around Ederson leaving Bergamo is getting louder by the hour.
Sarri talk swirls around Atalanta
Off the pitch isn't the only place with uncertainty. Reddit is buzzing with reports that Maurizio Sarri is closing in on the Atalanta job, adding another layer of intrigue to a club in flux.
Fiorentina next: how to watch
Atalanta face Fiorentina in Serie A. Check local listings on DAZN or Sky for broadcast details in your region (6).
Fan-reaktioner
The mood among Atalanta fans on Reddit is resigned. Most are treating the Ederson deal as done, with one thread citing a €48m plus €5m in bonuses figure and near-complete agreement on all fronts. There's frustration at losing another key midfielder but also a weary acceptance that this is how the club operates. See the full discussion here.
