Man Utd executives have held talks today about 25y/o Red Devils like - reliable Italian journo

Manchester United executives were present at the headquarters of Serie A club Atalanta this morning, and they held talks about Brazilian midfielder Ederson, according to Italian transfer expert Alfredo Pedulla on Sport Italia.

While the representatives of the Red Devils were mainly in Italy to sort out some financial details concerning their move for Denmark international striker Rasmus Hojlund last summer, they used the opportunity to make enquiries concerning Ederson.

Man United have had the 25-year-old Brazil international on their radar for a while and they like him.

The Old Trafford club want to land a defensive midfielder this summer and the Atalanta star fits the bill, but they are not expected to make any concrete move for him right now.

Man United plan to return for talks over a deal for Ederson in the coming months, and their cordial relationship with the Italian top-flight club could work in their favour.

They have attempted to lay down a solid foundation for their move for the Brazilian going forward, and it appears they have successfully done that.

Despite the impressive performances Casemiro put in during pre-season and against Fulham, Man United are preparing for a future without the 32-year-old and have identified his fellow countryman as his potential successor.

They remain in talks with Paris Saint-Germain for Uruguay international Manuel Ugarte, but they will still look to sign Ederson even if a move for the PSG midfielder goes through this summer.

The former Salernitana star played a huge role as his side won the Europa League last season and reached the final of the Coppa Italia.

He has played over 100 games since moving to Italy in January 2022 from Corinthians and will be a perfect player for Man United if they manage to land him in the near future.