United make contact with star Serie A midfielder in effort to seal January transfer – report

Manchester United have entered talks with the entourage of Atalanta midfielder Ederson over the possibility of signing him in January.

Back in August, The Peoples Person mentioned that Atalanta reportedly declined a €50 million offer from Man United for the defensive midfielder.

Still, this rejection did not discourage United from continuing in their pursuit, with the club reportedly engaging in fresh internal discussions over the pursuit of Ederson earlier in the week.

Today, it appears as if United are all in when it comes to luring the Brazilian to Old Trafford.

In the early hours of the morning, journalist Rudy Galetti posted on X that contact had been made with the player’s entourage.

🚨🗣️ #ManUtd and #Liverpool recently approached #Ederson‘s entourage to explore the negotiation margins for January.

⚔️ #ManCity are also in the race for the 🇧🇷 CM.

💰 #Atalanta wouldn’t want to lose him in the winter but could evaluate bids (>€50m) for June. @valentinfurlan_ pic.twitter.com/rBkFGJS9wZ

— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) November 25, 2024

“#ManUtd and #Liverpool recently approached #Ederson’s entourage to explore the negotiation margins for January,” Galetti posted. “#ManCity are also in the race for the 🇧🇷 CM.”

“#Atalanta wouldn’t want to lose him in the winter but could evaluate bids (>€50m) for June.”

While the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City would surely make United’s pursuit of Ederson all the more challenging, they are not the only European elites who have been linked with the defensive midfielder.

Aston Villa, Juventus, and Atletico Madrid have all been listed as potential suitors for Ederson.

While United have plenty of depth in the midfield, Ederson could provide plenty of value to the club due to his defensive midfield prowess. The Brazilian has completed 90% of his passing while completing 60% of his total duels. He specifically made great use of his height, winning 75% of his aerial duels. (Sofascore)

Furthermore, there appears to be a gap in United’s midfield that needs filling despite the long list of available midfielders.

Casemiro and Christian Eriksen are in the later stages of their careers, while Manuel Ugarte has struggled to build momentum since joining United.

Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount are both more attacking-minded midfielders, while Kobbie Mainoo cannot be expected to hold the line on his own.

Although United’s midfield appears well stacked, this is very much a temporary situation, meaning that the arrival of Ederson could provide the club with increased stability at the centre of the park going forward.

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