Manchester United They have reportedly submitted a formal proposal to sign Atalanta star Ederson later this year. transfer window, according to the Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla.
Following CasemiroFollowing the Brazilian's disappointing performances last season, the Red Devils have decided to sign a new midfielder as a possible long-term replacement for the Brazilian.
Although the first one real Madrid Although the star showed signs of improvement in the opening game of this season against Fulham last weekend, it seems United are looking to press ahead with their plan to sign a new midfielder before the deadline.
Paris Saint-Germain's Manuel Ugarte has been widely suggested to be the top target and talks are reportedly progressing to lure him to Old Trafford.
However, it appears that Manchester United also have alternative options should they fail to secure Ugarte's signature, with Ederson being one of them.
Ederson to Manchester United
Now, Pedula reports that Manchester United held talks with Atalanta to resolve some formalities Rasmus HojlundThe move came about last summer and they tabled a £42m (€50m) bid during the meeting to sign Ederson.
The journalist says that Man Utd have been following the South American for the last few years and that they appreciate the player, which is why they made an attempt to sign him.
However, the Italian says La Dea have rejected the proposal because they have no intention of letting their star man leave late in this transfer window.
Ederson is a defensive midfielder and has more of a playmaking ability. However, he is comfortable in possession and has the ability to dribble past opposing defenders.
The midfielder enjoyed a stellar campaign last season, helping his side overcome more than six decades of trophy drought by winning the Europa League.
The 25-year-old is a talented player and could have been a smart acquisition for United had they managed to sign him. But it seems that Ugarte is their main target and they are focused on signing him before the deadline.
Meanwhile, Ten Hag's side have already spent over £130m to sign Joshua Zirkzee, Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui and Leny Yoro. So it will be interesting to see how much money they end up spending this summer.
