Man Utd, Liverpool and Arsenal learn asking price for 24-year-old midfield target
Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal are reportedly keen on the Atalanta midfielder Ederson.
The 24-year-old Brazilian has established himself as a reliable performer in the Italian league and his performances have caught the attention of the Premier League giants. A report from Tutto Atalanta claims that the midfielder could cost up to €45 million in the summer. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United, Arsenal or Liverpool are prepared to break the bank for him.
Manchester United need to bring him a quality central midfielder at the end of the season. Sofyan Amrabat has been largely underwhelming since joining the club and he will return to his parent club upon the expiry of his loan deal.
Ederson could prove to be a quality acquisition for the Red Devils. He will help control the tempo of the game and he will also add creativity and goals to the side. He has six goals and an assist to his name across all competitions this season.
Similarly, Liverpool will need a central midfielder in the summer when Thiago Alcantara leaves the club. The Spaniard it will be out of contract at the end of the season.
At Arsenal, Mikel Arteta will have to replace Thomas Partey adequately if he decides to move on. The Ghana international has been linked with a move away from Arsenal in recent months.
Ederson will certainly be tempted to join a big Premier League club and it will be interesting to see where he ends up. The reported asking price could prove to be a bit of a problem but there is no doubt that the Brazilian has the ability to justify the investment in the coming seasons.
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