Pep Guardiola has set his sights on Atalanta’s Brazilian midfielder Ederson as a potential reinforcement for Manchester City’s midfield. The 25-year-old former Salernitana player has been making waves in Serie A, attracting interest from several top European clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus.
Calciomercato report how Ederson has become a crucial player for Atalanta since his arrival, amassing 107 appearances and contributing 9 goals and 3 assists. His consistent improvement in ball recovery and initiating attacks has not gone unnoticed, even earning him his first call-up to the Brazilian national team last June.
Manchester City appear to be leading the race for Ederson’s signature, with Guardiola viewing him as the ideal successor to fill the void left by Rodri’s injury. The Spanish manager is impressed by Ederson’s vision, defensive capabilities, and dynamism.
Atalanta, however, are not keen on losing their midfield maestro mid-season and has set a hefty price tag of 60 million euros for any potential suitors. The Italian club’s stance on transfers has evolved in recent years, with a focus on retaining their key players.
The Bergamo-based team is riding high after winning the Europa League and currently sitting second in Serie A. Their ambitions have grown, both domestically and in the Champions League, where they hope to secure a spot among the top eight.
Atalanta face a dilemma as they also field interest in forward Ademola Lookman, with PSG reportedly willing to offer even more than the 60 million euro price tag set for Ederson. The club is unlikely to part with both stars and will carefully consider their options.
Any potential deal for Ederson is likely to be postponed until the summer transfer window. Atalanta’s management, led by the Percassi family, has emphasized that they will only consider offers if suitable replacements can be found, continuing the successful strategy employed since Gian Piero Gasperini took charge as manager.
