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Ederson and Pep Guardiola (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini, Alex Pantling/Getty Photographs)
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 tough season for Man Metropolis to this point, 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 necessary he’s to this Metropolis facet, and whereas it gained’t be straightforward to switch him, it appears Ederson is more and more rising because the membership’s first selection.
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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 nicely.
The Brazil worldwide’s asking worth can 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?
Ederson in motion for Atalanta (Picture by Timothy Rogers/Getty Photographs)
MCFC followers might be wanting to see the Rodri problem addressed in January, with Ederson trying like he may have a vastly necessary position 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.
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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.
Nonetheless, there appears little prospect of that sort of restoration except the midfield is sorted out with an bold signing like this.
Liverpool may additionally do nicely to land a prime midfield expertise like Ederson, although, with Arne Slot’s facet notably lacking out on Martin Zubimendi in the summertime.
