While the season is not yet over, FC Barcelona is already actively preparing for the upcoming summer transfer market. Despite an ongoing European campaign following their qualification against Naples, the Catalan leaders are already working on potential recruits.
One of the positions that the Spanish club aims to strengthen is that of midfield. Several names have already been earmarked, and it appears that a player from Serie A is particularly appealing to the Barcelona board. Indeed, according to information from journalist Ekrem Konur, Brazilian Ederson has caught the eye of FC Barcelona.
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At just 24 years old, Ederson has quickly established himself as an essential element in Atalanta Bergamo’s midfield in recent seasons. Since 2020, he has been delivering strong performances with the Italian club, scoring 6 goals and providing 1 assist in 35 matches across all competitions this year.
His market value is currently estimated at around €60 million by his club. This amount is within Barcelona’s reach, as they see Ederson as the perfect profile to strengthen their midfield. Versatile, technical, and hardworking, the Brazilian ticks all the boxes they are looking for.
However, the competition to sign him is expected to be fierce. Besides Atalanta, who is unlikely to let him go cheaply, other European clubs such as AC Milan, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Liverpool, Newcastle, Tottenham, and Manchester United have also shown interest in his profile.
