‘Fully convinced’ – Man Utd ‘seriously considering’ signing £41m South American star

Manchester United are ‘critically contemplating’ signing Atalanta midfielder Ederson, as per switch journalist Florian Plettenberg.

Following a dire begin to this season, the Pink Devils determined to half methods with Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim has been appointed as the brand new head coach.

Nevertheless, United have continued to showcase inconsistent performances beneath the previous Sporting CP boss’ steering. In eight video games in all competitions, Amorim’s aspect have gained 4 video games and misplaced three.

Following an necessary victory over Manchester Metropolis final weekend, it was hoped United would be capable to proceed the momentum. However, they have been overwhelmed by Tottenham Hotspur final evening within the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup.

After the sport, Amorim has stated that he isn’t prioritising profitable Cup competitions in the meanwhile and his main goal is to rebuild the squad to win the Premier League title.

Ederson to Man Utd

The document English champions are far-off from reaching that as they’re at the moment languishing thirteenth within the desk with 22 factors from 16 matches.

Writing on X, Plettenberg states that Man Utd are planning to strengthen the midfield division subsequent 12 months to assist Amorim proceed the rebuild and are ‘critically contemplating’ signing Ederson.

A few of United’s hierarchy have been ‘totally satisfied’ by the Brazilian however there isn’t a whole consensus but so that they haven’t began a concrete negotiation.

However, Man Utd have already gathered the mandatory details about signing him after scouting him completely and Atalanta need at the least £41m to promote their star man – whose current deal will expire in 2027.

The 25-year-old has been in wonderful kind in current occasions. He helped his aspect win the Europa League final time period and has been taking part in a key function in Gian Piero Gasperini’s beginning line-up this season.

They’re at the moment on the high of the Serie A desk with 37 factors from 16 matches, sitting two factors forward of the second-placed Napoli.

The South American is a defensive midfielder however can also be environment friendly within the box-to-box function. It appears to be like like United are planning to signal him as a possible alternative for Christian Eriksen – whose present contract will expire on the finish of this season.