Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta looks disappointed after the Premier League match against Manchester United (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Arsenal and Manchester United are interested in signing Brazilian midfielder Ederson from Atalanta at the end of the season.
According to Ben Jacobs, Arsenal are monitoring the player’s progress and the transfer fee could be around 50 million euros. Meanwhile, Manchester United have already contacted the player’s agent regarding a transfer.
It remains to be seen whether Arsenal will be able to seal a deal. They need more quality and depth in the middle of the park and the 26-year-old central midfielder would be a great signing.
He has always shown quality at a high level and has the physical and technical characteristics to be of use in Premier League football. He will help Arsenal improve their game control and tighten up their defence. He is a complete central midfielder and is at the peak of his career. Joining a club like Arsenal would be the ideal next step for him.
The asking price of 50 million euros seems reasonable for a player of his quality. If he can adapt quickly to English football, he could justify the investment.
Manchester United have already started making contact regarding a possible move, but it remains to be seen whether they will submit a formal proposal to finalize a deal. It’s not easy to beat Arsenal to a deal.
Arsenal have a formidable team and are always fighting for big trophies. The Brazilian could be attracted to the idea of joining the London club. Both clubs have the funds to pay him €50 million and it remains to be seen where he will end up.
Ederson will want to fight for trophies and Arsenal are certainly in a position to compete regularly at the highest level.
