According Givemesport, Tottenham Hotspur are fully convinced to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson during the summer transfer window.
The London heavyweights are expected to spend on multiple signings over the summer and could be looking for a young, experienced midfielder. Givemesport They claim Ederson has become a top target, having followed his progress at Atalanta over the past two seasons.
The outlet adds that the dramatic improvements in his game have made Spurs seriously consider an approach in the coming months. His ability to retain possession and provide key passes to attackers has been particularly striking for manager Ange Postecoglou.
Higher class
The 24-year-old has the ability to play from the defensive and central midfield positions, but is most comfortable in the latter of those roles. He has been hugely impressive for Atalanta this season, registering 6 goals and 1 assist in 36 appearances in all competitions.
In addition to his participation in goals, the Brazilian star has also attracted attention for his strong defensive qualities. He has won a impressive 2.6 tackles by departure for the Bergamo team. He has also made almost 6 ball recoveries per league game, winning 5.1 duels in the process.
The midfielder has a pass success rate of 84%, which is more than decent. He is prone to losing possession at times, but tends to make up for it with his high work rate and high pressing. In terms of his attributes, he would prove to be a top signing for Spurs this summer.
Atalanta is currently seeking a fee in the region of £38 million for the South American star. This should be easily affordable for the London giants, who have plenty of funds at their disposal and do not face the threat of breaking the limits of Financial Fair Play compared to their rivals.
A recent report from football.london revealed that Spurs can afford to lose another £250m without fear of breaking spending limits. Postecoglou could receive a significant summer transfer budget, especially if Spurs qualify for the Champions League.
