Adason from Atalanta in BC is active during a Serie A match (Photo: Marcolzani/Getty Images)
Manchester United and Liverpool are interested in signing Atalanta midfielder Ederson this summer.
According to a report from Tutto Atalanta, they have already begun preliminary contacts to sign the 25-year-old. He ended his contract in 2026 and the Italian outfit is under pressure to sell him at a reasonable price this summer.
They wouldn’t want to lose the Brazilian next year on a free transfer. It is unlikely he will sign an extension with them, and it remains to be seen where he will end.
Man United and Liverpool need midfield depth
Manchester United could use more creativity and control in the middle of the park, making the Brazilian an ideal acquisition. Ederson adds goals, creativity and defensive cover to the side. The midfielder has five goals for his name in all competitions this season, and he has also won two assists.
Similarly, Liverpool needs more depth in the middle. Ederson could prove to be a solid acquisition of the Reds. He is a hardworking midfielder and will help out creatively as well. He has shown quality against Liverpool in previous European tournaments. He has no doubt the physicality and technical attributes to make it work in the Premier League.
He could be used in reasonable amounts due to his contract situation, which is a great opportunity for clubs in the UK to get the deal done.
Barcelona Keene is Ederson
Meanwhile, Barcelona has also protected the tabs on players. Spanish champions need to improve their teams to do well in the UEFA Champions League, and signing a quality central midfielder is a wise decision.
The 25-year-old aims to test himself at a higher level, and the opportunity to move into the Premier League and LA La Liga could be extremely exciting for him.