Manchester United is considering Atalanta's Ederson as a replacement for Casemiro. The club's director of football, Jason Wilcox, reportedly admires Ederson's playing style.
Ederson: How much United are willing to spend to land Atalanta star
Atalanta midfield dynamo Ederson is starting to emerge as a strong candidate to replace Casemiro at Manchester United.
Late in April, The Guardian reported that United have identified Ederson as a potential recruit to “fill the gap left by Casemiro’s summer departure.”
United’s director of football, Jason Wilcox, is thought to be an admirer of the combative Brazilian, known for his strong tackles and pressing.
A report in Italy now suggests the Red Devils are prepared to ramp up their pursuit.
According to TuttoSport (via Sport Witness), Juventus are keeping a close eye on Ederson, but it is Manchester United who are “pushing hard” to secure the Atalanta star’s services.
have already reached a broad agreement with the 26-year-old midfielder over personal terms.
The specific amount Manchester United is willing to spend on Ederson has not been disclosed yet.
Ederson is seen as a strong candidate due to his combative playing style and ability to fill the gap left by Casemiro's departure.
Jason Wilcox is Manchester United's director of football, and he is reportedly an admirer of Ederson's skills.

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However, the La Liga giants are not willing to meet the Serie A side’s asking price, with their current proposal standing at €35 million.
It is claimed Atalanta would prefer to sell Ederson to United, as they are prepared to fork out as much as €45m (£38.9m). Their financial situation has strengthened following qualification for next season’s Champions League.
A separate report suggests United are also willing to offer a more lucrative contract than Atletico to lure him to Old Trafford.
Wilcox appears to be a massive fan of Ederson. However, his profile is not too dissimilar to Manuel Ugarte, who was also desperately chased by Wilcox and eventually convinced to leave Paris Saint-Germain for United.
Akin to Ugarte, Ederson is not a technically secure midfielder with the ball at his feet, and their best work comes out of possession.
The Brazil international is slightly more physical and athletic than the Uruguayan, but he is also unlikely to help the Red Devils dictate the tempo of play.
As such, INEOS should be wary of spending a significant figure on a midfielder with limited skill sets.
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