Manchester United and Manchester City are reportedly pondering over a part-exchange deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Manchester United and Manchester City are willing to offer €70 million in addition to a player to sign 25-year-old Atalanta midfielder Ederson. It will be interesting to see if the Serie A giants are willing to accept such an offer for the player.
The Brazilian international has been outstanding for the Italian club in recent seasons, and he was instrumental in their UEFA Europa League win during the 2023/24 season. There is no doubt that the midfielder has the quality to succeed in the Premier League, and he could be an important signing for Manchester United and Manchester City.
Manchester United need a quality central midfielder who will help them dominate the game from the deep. He could form a solid partnership with Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte. Manchester United are lacking a playmaker who can control the tempo of the game. The Brazilian would be the ideal acquisition, thus justifying United’s interest.
Ederson will help them create goalscoring opportunities with his passing and vision as well. Manchester United are widely regarded as one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to join them could be quite exciting for the South American.
Manchester City also interested
Manchester City are a big club as well and they are used to pushing for major trophies every season. The opportunity to join them can be quite attractive for any player. Ederson will be able to work under Pep Guardiola if he moves to Manchester City.
Both clubs have the financial resources to complete the transfer, and it will be interesting to see what the player decides. He will want to join a club capable of winning major trophies consistently.
Manchester City could be a more attractive destination because of their recent track record. Manchester United United are still going through a period of rebuilding and it will be interesting to see if they can secure UEFA Champions League qualification for the next season. They must convince the player of their ambitions if they want him to join.
