Manchester United Submits Bid for £58m Atalanta Midfielder Ederson
Manchester United has taken the first step towards signing Atalanta midfielder Ederson dos Santos by submitting an initial offer. New manager Ruben Amorim is keen to bolster the squad during the January transfer window, with midfield reinforcements a priority.
Reports from Spain indicate that United has made an opening bid for the Brazilian midfielder. The club is reportedly willing to increase their offer up to €70 million (£58m) and potentially include a player swap to secure the deal. This demonstrates United’s determination to land Ederson, who is considered a key target by Amorim.
The 24-year-old has impressed for Atalanta this season, averaging a 7.0 match rating and establishing himself as one of the team’s top performers. His strong displays in Serie A and Europa League have caught the attention of top clubs, with Manchester City also showing interest.
United’s midfield is in need of rejuvenation, with Casemiro aging and new signings Mason Mount and Manuel Ugarte yet to make a significant impact. Ederson could provide the dynamism and quality Amorim is looking for to transform United’s midfield.
As the January window approaches, it will be interesting to see if United can finalize a deal for the highly-rated Brazilian. His arrival could be a major boost as Amorim looks to turn around the club’s fortunes in the second half of the season.