manchester united are “seriously considering” signing Atalanta midfielder Ederson, according to transfer journalist Florian Plettenberg.
After a terrible start to this season, the Red Devils decided to part ways Erik ten Hag and Rubén Amorim has been named new coach.
However, United have continued to show inconsistent performances under the former Sporting CP boss. In eight matches in all competitions, Amorim's team won four matches and lost three.
After an important victory over city of manchester Last weekend, it was hoped that United would be able to continue the momentum. But they were defeated by Tottenham Hotspur last night in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
After the match, Amorim said that at the moment winning Cup competitions is not his priority and that his main objective is to rebuild the squad to win the Cup. first division qualification.
Ederson to Manchester United
The record English champions are far from it as they currently sit 13th in the table with 22 points from 16 matches.
writing in unknown, Plettenberg claims Man Utd are planning to strengthen the midfield department next year to help Amorim continue the rebuild and are “seriously considering” signing Ederson.
Part of the United hierarchy has been “fully convinced” of the Brazilian, but there is still no total consensus so they have not started a concrete negotiation.
But Man Utd have already gathered the information needed to sign him after thoroughly scouting him and Atalanta want at least £41m to sell their star man, whose existing contract is due to expire in 2027.
The 25-year-old has been in excellent form lately. He helped his team win the european league last season and has played a key role in Gian Piero Gasperini's starting lineup this season.
They currently sit at the top of the Serie A table with 37 points from 16 games, two points ahead of second-placed Napoli.
The South American is a defensive midfielder but is also efficient in the box-to-box role. United appear to be planning to sign him as a possible replacement for Christian Eriksen, whose current contract is set to expire at the end of this season.
