David Ornstein Predicts £43m Arsenal Target Will Depart Club This Summer
David Ornstein has told The Athletic that Atalanta midfielder Ederson is attracting interest from several top clubs. Arsenal, Manchester United and Atletico Madrid are named among the suitors. Ornstein expects the 26-year-old Brazilian to leave Atalanta early in the summer.
Clubs showing interest
Arsenal have tracked multiple targets this season. Bradley Barcola and Anthony Gordon are long-term names linked to the club. The Gunners have also been connected with Rennes midfielder Djaoui Cisse.
Eintracht Frankfurt left-back Nathaniel Brown recently acknowledged Arsenal’s interest. There are also reports that Mikel Merino could depart Arsenal, which would prompt further midfield recruitment.
Fee expectations and contract situation
Clubs believe Ederson could be signed for about €40 million. Atalanta, however, are aiming for approximately €50 million. That latter figure equates to around £43.5 million.
Ornstein notes the player has one year left on his deal. There is no sign of a renewal. Ederson’s agent is said to be working to push the move through.
Timing and market context
Ornstein warned that managerial uncertainty will slow many deals early on. He also pointed to the World Cup as a factor that will delay large parts of the market. Despite those issues, he expects Ederson’s exit to happen relatively early in the summer window.
Many outlets have run headlines such as David Ornstein Predicts £43m Arsenal Target Will Depart Club This Summer. That wording reflects Ornstein’s view on the expected fee and timing.
Performance snapshot
Ederson impressed in a Champions League match against Arsenal in September 2024. FotMob recorded his key match statistics from that game.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Minutes played | 90 |
| Duels won | 8/10 |
| Dribbled past | 0 |
| Recoveries | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 44/51 |
| Passes into final third | — |
| Chances created | 1 |
Ederson versus Sandro Tonali as targets
Arsenal have long admired Sandro Tonali. Newcastle value Tonali at more than £100 million. That price may put him out of reach.
As a result, clubs see Ederson as a cheaper midfield alternative. His lower asking price could make him a practical option for teams seeking central reinforcement.
Filmogaz.com will continue to follow developments and report any confirmed moves involving Ederson.
