Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing 25-year-old Brazilian midfielder Ederson from Serie A giants Atalanta.

According to a report by Give Me Sport, Manchester United will launch a move for Brazilian midfielder Atalanta if they manage to secure UEFA Champions League qualification.

The Atalanta midfielder is valued at £52 million by the Serie A, and he could prove to be an excellent acquisition for Manchester United. He will add control, composure and drive to the Manchester United midfield.

The Red Devils need to improve in the middle of the park if they are serious about fighting for trophies. Ederson has shown his qualities in Italy, and he has the technical attributes to do well in the Premier League.

It remains to be seen whether Manchester United can finish the season strongly and secure Champions League qualification. It has been a disappointing season for them so far, and they are currently 13th in the Premier League table. They are 15 points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea.

However, Manchester United have reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League, and they could secure a direct entry into the Champions league if they manage to win that tournament. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.

Manchester United move could be appealing

Ederson has proven himself in Italy, and he could be open to trying out a new challenge at this stage of his career. The opportunity to move to Manchester United could be quite exciting. Even though they have not been at their best in recent seasons, the Red Devils are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to join them can be hard to turn down.

The Brazilian international will look to test himself in English football and fight for major trophies with Manchester United if the move goes through. The player is entering the peak years of his career, and Manchester United would be able to enjoy his prime if they manage to get the deal done.

Meanwhile, he is a key player for Atalanta, and they will not want to lose him easily. It remains to be seen whether Manchester United are prepared to pay a premium for him.