- The Red Devils are expected to be active in the January transfer period
- Ruben Amorim has identified his midfield as an area for important strengthening
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Manchester United are reportedly considering a move for Atalanta’s Brazilian midfielder Ederson, which could be Ruben Amorim’s first signing at the club.
The newly appointed Red Devils boss will soon be in a position to launch his recruitment initiative when the January transfer window opens and he is expected to make some big decisions.
United are adhering to the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules and face the prospect of having to sell a number of players to fund newcomers.
Marcus Rashford is one of the most likely candidates to leave Old Trafford mid-season, having publicly stated his ambitions to leave the club earlier this week and has since been dropped from another matchday squad.
The 27-year-old’s status means United can reinvest 100 percent of the fee received for Rashford into new signings, with Ederson emerging as a top candidate to make a move to England, as reported by Florian Plettenberg.
Ederson has emerged as a striking figure for Atalanta this season and United are now monitoring his situation ahead of what could be a third round of negotiations with the Italian club in recent years.
Manchester United are reportedly considering a move for Atalanta’s Brazilian midfielder Ederson
Ederson has emerged as a striking figure for Atalanta this season and United are now monitoring his situation
United and Atalanta have previously completed deals for Amad Diallo and more recently Rasmus Hojlund, who have become starters during Amorim’s short reign at United so far.
The midfield has been identified by Amorim and his coaching staff as an area in need of strengthening as he looks to transform United’s fortunes amid a difficult first half of the season.
Ederson has been discussed at the club with some members of the INEOS-backed sporting leadership team, confident the Brazilian would flourish in England, while others remain unsure.
No negotiations have yet taken place between the two clubs with a unanimous decision desired in Manchester before they attempt to strike a deal with the Serie A club.
However, should the club give the green light, United could take action quickly as the scouting reports and investigation into the Brazilian international have already been completed.
United boss Ruben Amorim will soon be in position to launch his recruitment initiative when the January transfer window opens
Meanwhile, Amorim’s need for investment in his squad was further highlighted on Thursday evening as United crashed out of the Carabao Cup in a 4-3 defeat to Tottenham.
The 39-year-old was once again pressed over his decision to leave Rashford out of his team and defended his decision following the willing star’s admission earlier this week.
‘No, that’s not true [a mistake]’, Amorim emphasized about his decision. ‘I feel like I’m doing the right thing for the team, so it’s never a mistake.
“We have to make a selection, sometimes you fall a little short in the game and you see some guys come into the game and change it a little bit, but I don’t think it was a mistake because I always do the best for the team. my way of seeing things.’