Liverpool could face competition from five other Premier League clubs for the signature of Brazil midfielder Ederson, according to reports.
The Reds have been heavily linked with Ederson in recent months but failed to sign a defensive midfielder in the summer, also missing out on Spain international Martin Zubimendi.
Liverpool’s failure to strengthen in the middle has ended up working in their favour, providing the platform for Netherlands international Ryan Gravenberch to flourish and eventually establish himself at Anfield.
But the 19-time English champions remain linked with Ederson, although it looks like they could now face stiff competition from Atalanta.
Liverpool will face competition for Ederson
according to TBRscouts from Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United attended Gelsenkirchen to watch Ederson in Atalanta’s 3-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League.
Ederson produced another strong performance in that game, completing 94% of his passes and playing five passes in the attacking third, while also winning three of his five floor duels contested and making five recoveries.
Despite not seeing Ederson against Shakhtar, TBR reports that Arsenal and Aston Villa are among the clubs also “interested” in the 25-year-old, who is believed to be highly rated 50 million pounds for Atalanta.
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