Manchester United are closing in on making Atalanta midfielder Ederson their first signing of the summer.
The Premier League transfer window officially opens on June 15, but Manchester United’s recruitment team are already hard at work planning new signings.
United are one step away from signing Ederson, according to reports. Fabrizio Romano explained why the Ederson deal has been delayed, with Atalanta making changes to their footballing structure.
But a £38m deal for Ederson appears imminent, and one expert from Italy has told United fans what they can expect.
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Italy expert tells Man Utd fans about Ederson
There have been some concerns about Ederson from the United fanbase, but Opta’s Italy expert Enrico Tacarto has some good news for supporters.
Speaking on the Opta Analyst YouTube channel, Tacarto said: “Ederson, in my opinion, is a very good midfielder.
“In Italy, a player like him we call ‘Tutto campista’: he’s like an all-around player.
“People will be very surprised with his quality. Data shows he is very similar to Casemiro.’’
Tacarto insists that Ederson is similar to Casemiro, which would make him a suitable replacement for the Brazilian this summer.
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Ederson can exceed expectations at Man Utd
Ederson looks as though he will be United’s first signing of the summer, but hopefully just the first of three midfield signings.
By the start of the season, Ederson might not even be a starter under Michael Carrick. There are understandable concerns and questions around whether Ederson is the right fit for United, but that could suit him perfectly.
The Brazilian can step into the squad with low expectations and prove his critics wrong.
Experts from Italy claim that Ederson will be a surprise, and Ineos will hope that their £38 million investment is worthwhile.
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