In the wake of injuries sustained by Casemiro and Mason Mount, Manchester United are apparently “considering a move for Atalanta midfielder ‘NEWS STAR'” in an effort to increase the depth of their midfield. This endeavor is being led by Erik ten Hag.

According to reports, Ederson, a Brazilian midfielder currently playing for Atalanta, is a target for Manchester United’s January transfer window.

Despite ‘considering a move for the Atalanta midfielder,’ United have ‘not yet initiated talks’ to recruit the 24-year-old, as reported by Goal.

This comes at a time when Erik ten Hag is trying to shore up his midfield after losing Casemiro and Mason Mount to ιnjury.

It is possible that both Casemiro and Mount may be able to return to United action in January. Casemiro had a hamstring injury, and Mount suffered a calf injury.

In order to get Ederson, Manchester United is reportedly “considering sending a proposal in the summer window,” as stated by Goal. “The scenario may proceed in the following days,” they write, before adding that the club has already contacted the Brazilian’s agent. “The scenario may proceed in the following days.”

Following his departure from Salernitana in 2022 and his transfer to Atalanta, Ederson played for the club for a total of sixty matches across all competitions, scoring six goals.

In addition to this, he has started 17 of the 18 games he has played in the Serie A this season, which is a testament to his success with Atalanta. Atalanta finished sixth in the league as a consequence of this, only four points behind the team that finished in fourth place.

Before making his journey to Italy in 2022 to join with Salernitana, he would remain on the rosters of three Brazilian clubs: Corinthians, Cruzeiro, and Fortaleza. All of these clubs are located in Brazil.

Goal believes that he will be worth more than that now, despite the fact that he signed with Salernitana for a fee of thirteen million pounds before his contract with Atalanta expires in June of 2026.

There are reports that Ten Hag is also attempting to strengthen Rasmus Hojlund’s offensive options, and it is anticipated that United will be very active during the upcoming transfer window.

According to reports, Manchester United is reportedly interested in acquiring a number of forwards, including Timo Werner and Serhou Guirassy, who is being a sensation at Stuttgart.

Ten Hag is reportedly interested in maintaining his right to veto any transfers that he does not approve of, which was a provision that was first included in his contract when he joined the club. Following the purchase of a 25% ownership in the squad by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, this has come about.