As they try to finalize their first summer signing, Premier League powerhouse Liverpool is reportedly “close to an agreement in principle.” As the squad looks to replace Wataru Endo, a £16 million acquisition last summer, it was revealed earlier this week that a new defensive midfielder was high on the list of summer moves for the team.
According to Jorge Nicola, the Brazilian media has identified Liverpool as their top contender for this Player. The Reds have put in a €45 million bid for Ederson, a Brazilian midfielder for Atalanta. The 24-year-old was crucial to Atalanta’s 2023–24 Europa League victory, as they defeated Invincible Bayer Leverkusen in the championship game and Liverpool in the quarterfinals. Ederson has seven goals and one assist in 53 competitive appearances this season.
Arne Slot’s first signing would be 24y/o Seria A star midfielder
In the 2023–2024 season, the Reds may have exceeded preseason predictions, but it also shown that the present group of players is capable of something unique. With the possibility of fresh additions and upgrades, Arne Slot will undoubtedly be assessing the team as he is also the admirer of the Brazilian who is inclined to adopt the mentality of the Merseyside club.
Liverpool and Atalanta defensive midfielder Ederson are almost done with their summer transfer agreement, according to Sports Zone. Joel Matip and Thiago, among others, left the Anfield team at the end of the last campaign, and new players had to be brought in. After leaving Salernitana in the summer of 2022, Ederson signed a contract with Atalanta for nearly €23 million. His deal with the team is set to expire in 2027.
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