Man Utd ready to make €60m offer to sign 25-year-old, an upgrade on 'world-class' star
Manchester United will likely make multiple signings during the summer transfer window.
A new midfielder could be signed with the possibility of one or more departures.
Christian Eriksen’s contract expires on June 30, and he is poised to walk away on a free transfer.
There are also doubts over Casemiro, who will enter the final 12 months of his deal soon.
Kobbie Mainoo’s future has been another talking point. The midfielder could be sold amid his ongoing contract stand-off with the Red Devils.
Tutto Atalanta now claim that United are ‘ready to knock on the door’ to sign Atalanta’s Ederson as part of their plans to reinforce the squad.
The Red Devils could be willing to make an offer of around €60 million to prise the Brazilian away from the reigning Europa League champions.
Ederson would be an upgrade on Casemiro
The 25-year-old has built his reputation as one of the best defensive midfielders in Serie A.
The Brazil international has completed 88 percent of his passes this campaign with 55 percent duels won.
He has managed 5.1 recoveries per outing with 1.5 tackles and 1.1 interceptions.
Ederson has also made six goal contributions. He would be an upgrade on Casemiro.
Casemiro, described as ‘world-class‘ by manager Brendan Rodgers, is no longer in his prime at 33. His decline in mobility has been exposed over the past 12 months.
A deal for Ederson could depend on Casemiro heading for the exit door.
The former Real Madrid man is open to moving to the Saudi Pro League this summer. If there is genuine interest, United may seek €30m to sanction his exit.
Stats from Transfermarkt.com & Sofascore.com
Article written by Sri Aswin .