Ederson and Pep Guardiola (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini, Alex Pantling/Getty Photos)
Manchester Metropolis are anticipated to push for the switch of Atalanta midfielder Ederson as they search a alternative for the injured Rodri in the midst of the park, CaughtOffside understands.
It’s been a surprisingly troublesome season for Man Metropolis thus far, with Pep Guardiola’s facet on an terrible run of type since their influential Spanish midfielder Rodri picked up a season-ending damage.
The Ballon d’Or winner has proven simply how essential he’s to this Metropolis facet, and whereas it received’t be simple to exchange him, it appears Ederson is more and more rising because the membership’s first alternative.
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Sources near the state of affairs have knowledgeable CaughtOffside that Metropolis are actually anticipated to step up their efforts to win the race for Ederson as they anticipate curiosity from rivals Liverpool as effectively.
The Brazil worldwide’s asking worth could be round €60m, and sources additionally state that the participant is claimed to be flattered by curiosity from the Etihad Stadium.
Can Manchester Metropolis lastly signal their Rodri alternative?
MCFC followers shall be desirous to see the Rodri subject addressed in January, with Ederson wanting like he may have a vastly essential function to play if he finally ends up becoming a member of.
Nonetheless, CaughtOffside understands that Atalanta are keen to not promote the participant this January, particularly after shedding Teun Koopmeiners in the summertime, and with rising curiosity in Ademola Lookman.
This might make issues difficult for Metropolis, however that is additionally clearly an emergency for Guardiola’s facet after seeing their freefall throughout Rodri’s absence.
Some Metropolis followers will maybe really feel they’re not fairly out of the title race but, and a robust second half to the season may imply there’s nonetheless lots to play for.
Nevertheless, there appears little prospect of that sort of restoration until the midfield is sorted out with an formidable signing like this.
Liverpool may additionally do effectively to land a high midfield expertise like Ederson, although, with Arne Slot’s facet notably lacking out on Martin Zubimendi in the summertime.
