Atalanta midfielder Ederson is “still being targeted” by Manchester United, according to TNT Sports Brazil.
The sports network claim that the Red Devils, Newcastle and Juventus are all interested in the Brazilian international.
Ederson has been on the club’s radar for quite some time and fans on X are hoping that United do finally make a move for the player in January:
Proper baller
— Philz (@EmmanuelMalik7) September 19, 2024
We need him
— SIMBA🦁 👑 (@Simbba1203) September 20, 2024
Casemiro’s replacement
— OlagKolawole (@olagkolawole) September 20, 2024
I’d be very happy with this
— ⚽️ (@UtdRelm) September 20, 2024
We should get him next to replace Casemiro
— Rahil (@Rahil_P) September 20, 2024
We will 100% sign him in January
— UnitedFC (@GamerGuy1885866) September 19, 2024
Be good signing to play as 8 giving Mano more freedom further up pitch
— Chirag Patel (@chiragcp1982) September 19, 2024
He is good player
— Nattamai🐎🐎 (@yoursme1122) September 19, 2024
Perfect 6/8 hybrid will help to give Mainoo or Ugarte a rest . I feel like United still have like 40m to spend , either this Jan or next summer
— HaHaHa (@HaHaHa_____637) September 20, 2024
Ederson caught the eye in the Champions League
The 25-year-old put in an excellent performance for Atalanta against Arsenal on Thursday evening.
It is not the first time that he has impressed on the European stage, having played a key role in helping his team beat Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final last season.
United’s rivals have made contact with the player
Respected journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed earlier this year that Liverpool had been in touch with Ederson’s representatives. The Reds never followed up their initial enquiry with an official bid though.
The Brazilian is said to have a release clause between €50m (£42m) and €60m (£50m) so we shall see if Erik ten Hag’s side are tempted to make a move for him in the New Year.
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