Manchester United are reportedly giving serious thought to signing a “brilliant” €60 million player who has the potential to revolutionize Ruben Amorim’s team.

Manchester United are reportedly considering a move for highly-rated Brazilian midfielder Ederson, a player who could perfectly fit Ruben Amorim’s vision for the team.

United recently faced a 4-3 defeat against Spurs in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals at the Tottenham Stadium, ending their run in the competition. The game saw Amorim visibly frustrated as Spurs took a 3-0 lead by the 54th minute. Despite two quick goals from United, an error by Altay Bayindir allowed Son Heung-min to score directly from a corner. Jonny Evans added a late consolation in stoppage time.

Amorim, who has implemented a 3-5-2 formation, continues to shape his squad but is expected to make key additions in upcoming transfer windows. While reinforcements are needed in several areas, the midfield is likely his top priority.

Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg reports that Atalanta’s 25-year-old midfielder Ederson is a serious target for United. The Brazilian has been instrumental for Atalanta, playing a key role in their 3-0 Europa League final victory over Bayer Leverkusen in May 2024. With a contract running until 2027, Ederson is valued at €50-60m (£41.1-£49.7m), and several United decision-makers are reportedly impressed by his abilities.

Atalanta currently leads Serie A, and Ederson has been ever-present, featuring in all 16 league games and 22 matches across all competitions this season. His standout performances include a UEFA Player of the Match award against Arsenal in a 0-0 Champions League draw, where he matched Declan Rice’s energy and won a penalty after outpacing Thomas Partey.

Described as a “brilliant” box-to-box midfielder by The Athletic’s Ed Mackey, Ederson combines physical strength with a dynamic playing style well-suited to the Premier League. His former coach, Tiago Nunes, highlighted his two key attributes: exceptional physicality and a strong mentality, emphasizing his clarity of purpose and ability to maintain the game’s tempo.

Ederson’s profile aligns with Amorim’s needs, making him a potentially transformative addition to United’

s midfield.