Report: Man United in ‘pole position’ to sign ‘ideal’ Bruno Fernandes midfielder partner | OneFootball

Manchester United have reportedly placed themselves in prime position to recruit the services of Atalanta midfielder Ederson.

The Red Devils might be occupied with other transfer operations at the moment, as they remain locked with seemingly never-ending negotiations with Brentford for Bryan Mbeumo. Nevertheless, Jason Wilcox and Co. are expected to address the midfield department at some point during the summer.

At the moment, it is believed that Bruno Fernandes is set to interpret a slightly deeper role than the one he’s accustomed to, especially following the arrival of Matheus Cunha who will fill in one of the two No.10 roles in Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 formation, while the aforementioned Mbeumo and Amad Diallo could vie for the second one.

Why Ederson is the perfect foil for Bruno Fernandes

With the club captain playing in the double pivot, United will need a reinforcer alongside him, someone capable of covering large acres of the pitch. Sadly for Casemiro, the years have taken their toll on his stamina, while Manuel Ugarte still has some improvement to do in order to claim a regular starting berth.

Therefore, the Red Devils need a new dynamic midfielder capable of adding pace, agility and physicality in the middle of the park, and Ederson is arguably the best man for the role.

According to TuttoJuve, Man Utd are in ‘pole position’ in the race for the Atalanta star. While the player has several suitors, including Juventus and Inter Milan, only the Reds have made concrete steps on this track by opening talks with the Brazilian’s entourage, while the player is said to be keen on making the move to Carrington.

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How Much would Ederson cost Man United

Recruiting Ederson won’t be easy for the Premier League giants, as La Dea have set their asking price at €60 million. Nevertheless, the two clubs share a good relationship, as evidenced by the Diallo and Hojlund operations, so INEOS are hoping to pounce on this factor to gain an extra advantage.

Ederson has been plying his trade in Bergamo since making the move from Salernitana in the summer of 2022. He immediately cemented himself as an automotic starter in Gian Piero Gasperini’s plans, and is now considered one of the most well-rounded midfielders in Serie A and Europe.

The source also agrees that the 26-year-old represents the ideal midfield partner for Bruno.