Atalanta midfielder Ederson is reportedly close to sealing an agreement in principle with Premier League club Liverpool.
According to Sports Zone, Liverpool are now closing in on an agreement in principle with 24-year-old Brazilian midfielder Ederson.
Ederson has been a key performer for Serie A outfit Atalanta, and he should prove to be a superb addition to the Liverpool midfield as well. Liverpool need more quality and depth in the middle of the park and have set their sights on the Brazilian. The 24-year-old will add goals and creativity to the side. He scored seven goals in all competitions last season.
The Brazilian midfielder helped Atalanta win the UEFA Europa League, and he could play a key role for Liverpool next season as well. The Reds will be expected to compete for major trophies, and they will need more quality in the side. Ederson could be the ideal replacement for Thiago Alcantara, who is leaving the club as a free agent.
Ederson could be a key player for Liverpool
The 24-year-old Brazilian midfielder has shown is quality in Serie A and the Europa League. He will look to hit the ground running in the Premier League as well. It remains to be seen whether he can help Liverpool dominate games better in the middle of the park.
There is no doubt that he has the physical and technical attributes to do well in English football, and he could be an important first team member for Liverpool. It remains to be seen if Liverpool can agree on a reasonable fee with the Italian club now. They will have to improve the other areas of their squad as well and cannot afford to pay over the odds for the Brazilian.
Apart from the midfield, Liverpool should look to invest in a quality winger, reliable striker, and a central defender. It remains to be seen whether they can improve their squad sufficiently this summer. They will be hoping to compete with Arsenal and Manchester City for the league title next season.
They managed to win the EFL Cup last season. But a club of their statue is expected to win major trophies. Liverpool will be hoping to do well in the UEFA Champions League and win the league next term.
