Manchester United have secured a berth in the next season’s Champions League with a 3-2 win over Liverpool on Sunday.
The Red Devils need to improve their squad and have already started planning ahead of the summer window.
Manchester United need to focus on strengthening their midfield, especially given Casemiro will leave after this season.
A few midfielders are on their list, including Atalanta’s Éderson. Two months ago, Sport Witness covered claims from Italy that the Premier League side will be in an auction for him.
Atlético Madrid are also keen on signing the Brazil international. On April 1st, we relayed news of their sporting director, Mateu Alemany, making a trip to Italy to hold talks with La Dea.
Since then, the Spanish media have reported the La Liga side reaching an agreement with the 26-year-old. The Old Trafford club aren’t giving up and last week, we relayed news they are still pursuing him.
Easy route for Manchester United
Calciomercato.it report Éderson has a verbal agreement in place with Diego Simeone’s side.
Atalanta continue to demand €45-50m, but Atlético Madrid are hesitating to match it. This favours Manchester United to push for the South American’s signing in the next window.
The English club have intensified contact in recent days, without the report making it clear whether it’s with his camp, Atalanta or both. There’s belief the Red Devils can meet the Italian club’s price.
If Éderson ends up at Old Trafford, the Madrid club will then focus on Wolverhampton Wanderers’ João Gomes. This, in return, would be a concern for Napoli as they are keen on signing the Wolves player.
Contract, value, stats and agent info
Éderson has played 2,989 minutes from 39 matches, managing two goals and an assist.
His Serie A stats per game are as follows:
- Appearances: 28
- Interceptions: 0.9
- Tackles: 1.9
- Possession won (final third): 0.3
- Recoveries: 4.5
- Clearances: 1.3
- Blocked shots: 0.3
- Duels won: 4.5
The Brazilian’s contract expires in 2027, and Transfermarkt value him at €40m. Agency Link Sports, owned by agent André Cury, are representing the Atalanta player.
