Liverpool Line Up Move for Atalanta Midfielder Amid Premier League Interest
The relentless engine room of Liverpool’s midfield may yet receive another upgrade. As Arne Slot prepares for his first full summer transfer window at the helm, reports from Italy suggest that the Premier League leaders are preparing a formal move for Ederson, the Brazilian dynamo currently anchoring Atalanta’s midfield.
According to TuttoAtalanta, the Serie A side are open to offers for the 25-year-old despite being in the hunt for Champions League qualification. Sitting third in the league and buoyed by a Europa League title last season, Atalanta appear ready to cash in on one of their standout performers, with a fee of around €60million (£51m) expected.
Midfield Engine That Drives Atalanta
Since joining Atalanta in 2022, Ederson has quietly become one of the most complete midfielders in Italy. Known for his physicality, tactical awareness and stamina, the Brazil international has made 131 appearances, scoring 12 goals and providing four assists in the process. This season alone, he has already contributed four goals and two assists in 41 appearances — but his influence extends far beyond statistics.
Fabio Capello perhaps captured it best when, speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, he said: “Ederson is out of this world for his ability to combine running, physicality, technique and intelligence.”
His performances have drawn interest not only from Liverpool, but also from Manchester United, Juventus and Atletico Madrid. The Premier League, however, appears to be his preferred destination.
Premier League Desire Fuels Transfer Momentum
TEAMtalk reports that Ederson is open to making the move to England’s top flight, with a source stating he “desires to play in the Premier League but does not have a preferred destination in terms of a specific club”. This flexibility bodes well for Liverpool, who are “ready to knock on Atalanta’s door” and potentially fend off domestic and European competition for his signature.
Rudy Galetti, TEAMtalk’s Italian football correspondent, revealed in February that Manchester City and Manchester United were tracking the midfielder. But Liverpool’s need — and positioning at the top of the table — could offer both opportunity and appeal.
Liverpool’s Midfield Puzzle
Slot has already inherited a dynamic midfield, featuring Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch. But as Liverpool prepare for a new era post-Jürgen Klopp, adding depth and versatility remains crucial. Ederson would not only offer insurance in defensive phases but also provide the kind of physical presence needed in a long, ...
