Liverpool are planning to sign Atalanta star Ederson in the January transfer window. He could be the missing piece in Jurgen Klopp’s midfield.The link comes from Italian outlet La Gazzetta Dello Sport, who claim Liverpool are joining Newcastle United, Barcelona and Manchester United in their bid to sign the Brazilian.
A summer move looks more likely as Atalanta currently sit fifth in Serie A, but any deal would be worth around $43 million in the current transfer market. Dominik Soboslay, Alexis McAllister, Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenbirch joined the squad as Liverpool invested heavily in midfield in the summer. This begs the question: Why are clubs tied to additional midfield reinforcements? The answer to that question lies in Ederson’s versatility going forward. The player can play both a defensive role and a more advanced one, meaning he can defend in a variety of positions for a Liverpool side that needs him this season.
To understand his resilience in Liverpool’s dense midfield, we must first look at his strengths. His wide range allows him to set up his team in deeper positions or create more attacking areas in the half-spaces, similar to Liverpool vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Liverpool have been linked with another midfielder, but if Jurgen Klopp can beat Barcelona, he could be the final piece of the transfer puzzle.LiverpooldepartmentMARKINGAtalanta’s Ederson moves to Liverpool. Atalanta’s Ederson moves to Liverpool.
