Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has ‘no doubts’ that he wants Atalanta’s Éderson in the summer window.
That’s according to Tutto Atalanta, who state Guardiola is betting everything on the 25-year-old.
Manchester City are serious and would like to secure his services in order to please their manager.
Tutto Atalanta’s title says the Premier League club are ‘ready to offer €50m’ for Éderson.
Within the report, it’s explained they are ready to offer this figure to convince La Dea to sanction the midfielder’s sale. If they were to formalise this proposal, the outlet adds it would be tempting for Atalanta. In other words, it’ll be difficult for them to turn it down.
Earlier this month, TuttoMercatoWeb reported Manchester United are ahead of their local rivals to sign the Brazil international. They also stated the Italian club are asking for around €60m.
Tutto Atalanta now make no mention of the Red Devils but point out Juventus’ interest. They then add Manchester City taken pole position in the transfer race.
The report also states €50m would be tempting for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side. They are aware it’ll be difficult to retain Éderson but will try to not let go of him immediately.
The midfielder has developed at Atalanta and has become one of the best in Serie A. The opportunity to play under Guardiola at Manchester City could be a ‘turning point in his career’.
The report even states it could once in a lifetime opportunity, meaning it’ll be difficult for the player to refuse.
Atalanta are expected to part ways with Éderson in the upcoming window and Manchester City are in pole to sign him.
