Manchester United will reportedly attempt to sign 26-year-old Brazilian international Ederson from Serie A club Atalanta in the winter transfer window.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Ederson is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils are eager to reinforce their first-team squad by signing a dynamic midfielder in the winter transfer window. So, the 26-year-old Atalanta mainstay has emerged as a target for the struggling Premier League giants.
The English heavyweights have ramped up their efforts to sign the South American midfielder, as “intermediaries acting on behalf of Manchester United have been making fresh checks on the transfer status” of the player. However, a January deal will not be straightforward, as the Serie A outfit will attempt to block his departure, while the Campo Grande native wants to assess his next destination carefully.
How has Ederson fared at Atalanta?
Ederson has gone from strength to strength since joining Atalanta from Salernitana in July 2022. The 26-year-old hit the ground running at the Gewiss Stadium, and he has established himself as one of the most dependable midfielders in Serie A in the last three years, with his exploits helping him break into his national squad.
The Brazilian international has made over 150 appearances thus far for Atalanta while chipping in with 14 goals and five assists. Meanwhile, the player’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Manchester United will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the winter transfer window.
Premier League adventure on the horizon?
Ederson has been on Manchester United’s radar for a long time. The continued interest is understandable, as Casemiro faces an uncertain future at Manchester United after entering the final six months of his contract. Additionally, Manuel Ugarte has been dreadful since joining Manchester United from Paris Saint-Germain 18 months ago.
With Kobbie Mainoo’s long-term future at Old Trafford being uncertain, Manchester United must dip into the market for multiple midfielders. So, the Atalanta midfielder has emerged as a viable target, and “intermediaries acting on behalf of Manchester United have been making fresh checks on the transfer status” of the South American midfielder.
However, a January move will not be straightforward, as La Dea will attempt to block a mid-season exit for Ederson. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United can turn the 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder’s head and secure his services in the winter transfer window.
