Liverpool have started the season brightly across all competitions, but with Wataru Endo set to depart in the winter window, the club is in the market for a defensive midfielder to provide cover or rotate with the in-form Ryan Gravenberch.
Fans were left disappointed when Liverpool’s efforts to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad fell through this summer.
Arne Slot had hoped to bring in a new number six to anchor his Liverpool project, but sporting director Richard Hughes was unable to secure the Spaniard, who was the manager’s top target for the role.
In light of this, TBR Football reports that Liverpool scouts were present in Germany to watch Atalanta’s 3-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League, suggesting the club is still actively exploring potential additions to their midfield.
Liverpool Interested in the Brazilian
Liverpool, along with several other Premier League clubs, were in attendance in Schalke to watch Ederson and Ademola Lookman shine in Atalanta’s impressive victory. Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United also sent representatives to Germany, indicating a strong interest from multiple English clubs in the standout performers.
The 25-year-old Brazilian, Ederson, earns approximately £42,339 per week and is known for his versatility, being able to play in any midfield position. Since joining Atalanta in 2022, he has already made 100 appearances for the club. Ederson was heavily linked with Liverpool this summer, and TBR Football now reports that the midfielder is ready to leave Atalanta in 2025.
The Brazilian has expressed his preference for a move to England, which is likely to attract interest from several Premier League clubs.
In the summer, Ederson was reportedly valued at around £50 million. The 25-year-old, who now has two caps for Brazil, is highly versatile, able to perform in various midfield roles, which explains why he is so appealing to Arne Slot.
Liverpool have maintained their interest in Ederson since the summer and are expected to continue monitoring the midfielder as a potential addition to their squad.
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Given that several English clubs, including Arsenal and Aston Villa, are also keen on Ederson, he is likely to attract significant interest in both the January and summer transfer windows, especially as he indicates a desire to move to the Premier League. It’s clear that Ederson could enhance Liverpool’s midfield, leaving it to be seen whether the club will act on their interest.
