Manchester United are reportedly keen on a move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, a target for Liverpool and Barcelona.
According to Give Me Sport, Manchester United were keen on signing Manuel Ugarte from PSG. But they have now identified Brazilian international Ederson as an alternative to the Uruguayan international. However, the Atalanta midfielder is also a target for Barcelona and Liverpool.
Ederson has been quite impressive for Atalanta, and he could prove to be a superb addition to the Manchester United midfield. The 25-year-old will help out defensively, and he will chip in with goals and creativity as well. With the move for Manuel Ugarte unlikely to materialise as things stand, the Atalanta star is a viable alternative.
The Brazilian helped Atalanta win the UEFA Europa League last season, and he has the quality to succeed at the highest level. The opportunity to move to the Premier League will be quite exciting for him, and he will look to showcase his qualities with Manchester United. They are one of the biggest clubs in the world and the opportunity to play for them can be hard to turn down for most players.
Meanwhile, Ederson is valued at £38 million, and Manchester United certainly have the financial resources to afford him. They will face competition from clubs like Liverpool and Barcelona. Both clubs have been linked with a move for the Brazilian midfielder this summer.
Liverpool and Barcelona keen on Ederson
Liverpool need more quality in the middle of the park, especially after the departure of Thiago Alcantara. Ederson’s acquisition would be a superb addition for them, and it remains to be seen whether they can win the race for his signature. They have secured UEFA Champions League qualification for next season, and that could give them an edge over Manchester United when it comes to attracting top players.
It remains to be seen what Ederson decides. If both clubs come forward with an offer to sign him. Meanwhile, Barcelona are looking to add more depth to the side as well. They are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and they could provide Ederson with the opportunity to push for major trophies consistently.
Furthermore, moving to Spain could be attractive for the player as well. However, Barcelona might struggle to compete with Liverpool and Manchester United financially. They are going through financial difficulties right now, and the two English clubs will look to take advantage of that.
