Liverpool are set to make a move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson after being left impressed when scouting another star. The Reds are heading into their first summer under the control of Arne Slot this year and could do with midfield recruits following the exit of Thiago Alcantara . Slot’s compatriot Teun Koopmeiners was previously thought to be among their targets this summer, but plans appear to have changed following a scouting mission in Italy.
According to Tuttosport , the Reds watched the Dutch midfielder in action for Atalanta. While they were there, they noticed one of his teammates, Ederson. It is reported that they were left impressed by his performance and are ‘now planning an attack’ for his signature.
Ederson, 24, is a Brazilian international. He joined Atalanta from Salernitana in July 2022. The defensive midfielder has gone on to make 89 appearances in all competitions since and helped the Italian side to the Europa League title this season.
Transfer news live - Chelsea in 'advanced' Maresca talks, Man Utd deal confirmed Ex-Liverpool ace Philippe Coutinho in 'advanced talks' to rejoin old club Ederson has three years left on his contract with Atalanta. Should Liverpool make a move, it could see the Reds end their interest in Koopmeiners. The Dutchman has been linked with a move to Anfield in the past.
Serie A side Juventus are also credited with an interest and could swoop should they face little competition. Koopmeiners’ agent has admitted that interest.
