Arsenal He could consider a move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson next year, according to renowned journalist Charles Watts.
The Gunners have had another good start to the season. first division season and are only 1 point behind the leaders Liverpool After 7 games. Thomas Partey has been an ever-present in the No. 6 position, while Jorginho has provided adequate back-up whenever required.
Despite this, the club will surely consider a new midfielder with the futures of Partey and Jorginho very much in doubt. Their current deals expire at the end of the season. talking to Caught offside, watts He has said that Ederson could be an option for Arsenal.
The journalist added that he has no idea if Arsenal are considering the Brazil international, but he is a “very accomplished player.” His exposure with the Brazilian national team could improve his chances of moving to the Gunners next season.
He said: “Arsenal are looking at options in midfield ahead of the summer, with the futures of Jorginho and Thomas Partey very much in doubt at the moment and I'm sure Ederson's name would have been discussed given the form he's in of late.
“But I can't say for sure if he is a player they are seriously considering as an option at the moment. It's too early for that right now. I certainly haven't heard anything either.
“Ederson is clearly a very accomplished player, he has shown that with Atalanta and now he is also starting to get some opportunities with Brazil. However, whether that is enough to convince Arsenal to join the race for him, we will have to wait and see.”
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Partey has started all of the Gunners' league and European games this campaign. He has been helped by the fact that summer signing Mikel Merino was injured in his first training session.
The Spaniard suffered a small fracture in his shoulder after a challenge by Gabriel Magalhaes and only made his debut for the Gunners in the champions league victory over Paris Saint-Germain recently.
Partey could lose his place to Merino as the season progresses if he cannot stay fit. The Ghanaian is prone to injuries and his fitness could be tested in the coming months.
Arsenal will surely want a young midfielder long-term and Ederson would be a perfect fit. The Brazilian recently had a great performance against the Gunners in the Champions League.
The 25-year-old was booked early in the match but continued on. he won 8 duels and 4 fouls along with 2 shots. The midfielder also won a penalty for his team after a foul by Partey.
Atalanta could not convert the resulting penalty after the heroics of goalkeeper David Raya, but Ederson showed that he has the credentials to play against one of the best English teams of the moment.
The Serie A team rejected £42 million of United for their prized asset over the summer and could expect a bigger transfer fee, given that he is in the peak phase of his playing career.
