Man United are leading the race over Man City in the race for Brazilian star. The player can be available in the upcoming summer market but will cost as high as €60 million.
The Red Devils are eyeing a major summer window. Due to the tough current season, they are set to make some key changes this summer. One of the area that will be filled with new faces in midfield. As of now, Casemiro and Eriksen are both set to depart this summer. In addition, there are doubts about the future of Kobbie Mainoo.
On the other hand, Man City are also set to sign some midfielders this summer. Pep Guardiola is set for a midfield rebuilt and is eyeing some key changes. As of now, they may be seen parting ways with Mateo Kovacic, Ilkay Gundogan, Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva.
Man United lead City in race for Brazilian midfielder
The star in question is Ederson of Atalanta. He is 25 years old and has been with Atalanta since summer 2022. He can play as both central midfielder and defensive midfielder. So far, he has played 133 games for Atalanta and has scored 12 goals along with 3 assists.
Man United and City are both willing to sign Ederson this summer. According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the Red Devils are currently leading the race over their city rivals. This will come as a major boost for all the United fans.
Ederson can be a perfect replacement for both Casemiro and Eriksen. He can play a big role in the system of Ruben Amorim who rates holding midfielders very highly. As for City, the Brazilian can come as good replacement for Kovacic and Gundogan. He can be used by Pep Guardiola alongside Rodri in order to make them solid at the middle of the park.
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