Manchester United in constant talks with Atalanta's Ederson

According to the Spanish media AS, Manchester United are in constant contact with Atalanta midfielder Ederson about a possible transfer This month.

The Red Devils have had a productive transfer window with the signings of Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui. Mazraoui was impressive on his Manchester United debut against Fulham last night, while Zirkzee scored the decisive winner coming off the bench. De Ligt also made a cameo.

Now he reports it AS United are in constant contact with Ederson's entourage but he is only considered as an alternative if the club are unable to sign Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain. Atalanta value their prized asset at £51m and are reluctant to accept less before the August 30 deadline.

Unlikely agreement

United are determined to land a new defensive midfielder before the transfer deadline on August 30. Ugarte is the Red Devils' number one target, but they are not willing to pay the £51m price tag that is on the table, according to sources. The athletic.

With this in mind, it seems unlikely that they will consider Ederson as a back-up target. Atalanta are also tough negotiators and are unlikely to offer a discount on his valuation now that the transfer window is closing soon.

United still have to find a solution before the transfer deadline. Casemiro He has looked lively since pre-season for the Red Devils, but the big question is whether he can maintain enough consistency with his performances throughout the campaign.

The 32-year-old has shown signs of regression over the past 12 months. He made a good start to the season against Fulham but there were phases where the Cottagers had space in midfield with Casemiro further up the pitch.

Such cases could be punished by more superior teams in the Premier LeagueUnited still have hopes of signing Ugarte and there are those hoping PSG will lower their demands. Ugarte's agent, Jorge Mendes, is pushing for the transfer to happen.