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Recent reports have claimed that some Manchester United officials are in Zingonia today, visiting the Atalanta headquarters.
Whilst their visit is primarily related to paperwork around the transfer of Rasmus Hojlund last summer, the United men aren’t wasting an opportunity.
Making the most of their visit, it’s been announced by reliable transfer journalist Alfredo Pedullà, that the club are enquiring about Brazilian midfielder Ederson.
However, his isn’t the first time that United have been interested in Atalanta’s tar midfielder though.
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Manchester United’s interest in Atalanta star Ederson
Ederson has been a long-term name on Manchester United’s radar, despite not having launched any official offer for the star. That said, the Red Devils have approached the 25-year-old back in March around a potential move.
Now, with Dan Ashworth at the club as well, United’s interest in Ederson could be heightened, with the new sporting director being a big fan of the Brazil international.
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While a Newcastle, Ashworth had the Brazilian on his radar as a potential replacement for Bruno Guimaraes, with Ederson playing as a very aggressive box-to-box midfielder.
His recent performances for Atalanta have kept him on United’s shortlist, however has also drawn attention from Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Juventus and Liverpool.
His versatility and consistency in midfield make him an appealing target for United as they look to strengthen their squad to build back to their old winning ways.
As the two clubs have a strong working relationship, it’s understood that the exchange of information has gone well, with the potential of a transfer to be discussed down the line.
It’s understood that the two clubs built up extremely positive relationships during the transfer negotiations for Hojlund.
No doubt the Red Devils will want to capitalise on these bonds if they do ultimately decide to make a move for the Brazilian midfielder.
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