United set to make £51m bid to sign aggressive Serie A midfielder, talks between clubs already started – report

Manchester United are prepared to spend big in their attempts to sign Ederson from Atalanta, as per reports.

United delivered a resilient defensive performance against Manchester City, as the fierce rivals played out a goalless draw at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.

However, the home side’s solidity came at the cost of an attacking threat. Ruben Amorim had to field two defensive midfielders to keep the visitors quiet in the derby.

Both Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte did well out of possession, but with the ball at their feet, they were wasteful, to say the least.

Amorim’s selection once again underlined United’s need to invest in a well-rounded holding midfielder. And a report in Italy suggests the Premier League giants intend to do the same this summer.

According to TuttoAtalanta (via Football Transfers), United are ready to pay €60 million (£50.9m) to sign Ederson in the summer transfer window.

It is claimed that United have made the Atalanta star their “top target” to reinforce their midfield.

Accordingly, the Red Devils have “set aside €60m” and have reportedly informed the Serie A side that they are ready to splash the figure on the Brazilian.

The tenacious 25-year-old is known for his physicality which allows him to cover the ground and disrupt the opposition’s play.

Further, he is a forward-thinking midfielder who tends to find his teammates in the final third.

An elite midfielder like Ederson would greatly improve Amorim’s options in the middle of the park, allowing him to take more risks in high-profile matches.

However, United face plenty of competition for the Brazil international, as it is understood that Liverpool, Atletico Madrid, and Juventus are all keen on signing him. Ederson’s contract in Bergamo runs until the summer of 2027.

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