It has been crystal clear since the start of the summer that Man Utd want to sign a new defensive midfielder. Initially, it looked like they wanted to replace Casemiro this summer but the Brazilian looks set to stay at the club and has started off the season very well.
Casemiro might have one more season at the top level left in him but Man Utd would be wise if they start their succession planning and bring in a young defensive midfielder this summer.
The Red Devils have been extensively linked with a move for PSG youngster Manuel Ugarte with the Uruguayan crazy about coming to Old Trafford.
However, the Ligue 1 giants are making negotiations difficult despite the fact that they don’t want the 23-year-old in their squad, forcing Man Utd to look at other options. One player that they have identified for the role is Atalanta’s Ederson.
The 25-year-old Brazilian is valued at around £46.8m by the Serie A club and could be an alternative to Ugarte for the #6 role.
He is coming off a very good season for Atalanta where he was one of the main players in the Europa League clinching run.
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