Manchester United eyes Atalanta's Ederson as Casemiro's replacement
According to Italian source Tutto Mercado Web, manchester united have identified Atalanta midfielder Ederson as an ideal replacement for casemiro next summer.
The Red Devils spent big on midfielder Manuel Ugarte last summer, but the club could invest in the department once again. Casemiro and Christian Eriksen are no longer at the peak of their careers and both could be released at the end of the campaign.
Tutto Mercado Web They claim United have identified Ederson as the perfect successor to Casemiro and there is “total approval” on their part. However, a deal may not be reached until the end of the campaign as Atalanta consider him unsellable this winter.
The Serie A team has performed above expectations in the current season and is currently at the top of the standings. The club are likely to demand around £49m for his summer sale.
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Ederson was mentioned as a transfer Target of the Red Devils last summer, but they ended up signing Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain. United have continued to be linked with the Brazilian star and appear willing to sign him at the next possible opportunity.
The 25-year-old would be a top-class acquisition for the Mancun giants. He has an exceptional work rate and likes to participate in duels. He has also impressed with his pass completion rate and long ball distribution. he has completed 87% of his passes and 66% of his long balls in the Italian top flight this season.
Now that Casemiro is no longer at his best, Ederson would be an improvement over his compatriot. He is better at retaining the ball and would be an excellent midfield partner for Manuel Ugarte or Kobbie Mainoo. United may have to wait until next summer to sign him due to Atalanta's reluctance to negotiate this winter.
Several other elite European clubs could also enter the transfer race for Ederson, but United could have a clear advantage. They have already done business with Atalanta with the signings of Rasmus Hojlund and Amad Diallo and this could help them in their search for Ederson at the end of the season.
