Man Utd are making a move to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson

Manchester United have reportedly made a move to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson TEAMtalk.

Since joining La Dea from Salernitana in 2022, the 26-year-old has developed into one of the best midfielders in Serie A, helping his side win the Europa League title.

After putting in impressive performances in the Italian top flight, the Brazilian attracted a lot of attention last summer. United were said to be one of the clubs interested in him, but a move ultimately failed to materialize.

Now, TEAMtalk claim Man Utd are determined to strengthen their midfield department this month and have reignited their interest in signing Ederson.

The Red Devils have made contact through intermediaries to find out the details of signing him, and La Dea could be open to letting him leave for less than £35 million, with his existing contract running until 2027.

However, the Italian team has no intention of parting ways with him mid-season, and Ederson is keen to move to a Champions League club. United would therefore have to do their utmost to complete the deal before the February 2 transfer deadline.

The report states that, in addition to the South American, Man Utd are also interested in Adam Wharton, Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba, Connor Gallagher and Ruben Neves to overhaul the engine room.

Ederson to Man Utd

Ederson likes to be deployed in a double-pivot role in midfield, but is also comfortable in the box-to-box position. He is dynamic, strong, technically sound, can carry the ball from deep, has an eye for goals from distance and is also efficient in defensive contributions.

With Casemiro’s existing contract expiring at the end of the season and Manuel Ugarte struggling to produce his best performances in the Premier League, Man Utd need to upgrade their midfield department.

Ederson is a talented player and is currently in the best phase of his career; therefore, he could be a smart signing for Man Utd if they were to buy him.

However, it will be interesting to see whether the Old Trafford club will ultimately make a concrete approach to securing his services in this winter transfer window.