Manchester United\u2019s midfield won them all three points against Liverpool in a game marred by individual errors.<\/p>\n
All five goals at Old Trafford were arguably the result of defensive blunders rather than the quality of either attack. However, it was the physicality and resilience of United\u2019s midfield that proved decisive on a topsy-turvy evening<\/a>.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Reports in Italy now suggest that United are pushing to sign a Brazilian midfield warrior who would add even more steel to the middle of the park.<\/p>\n Manchester United pushing to sign Ederson<\/p>\n According to Calciomercato.it<\/a>, Manchester United have intensified contact with Atalanta midfielder Ederson in recent days.<\/p>\n The 26-year-old Brazilian workhorse reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Atletico Madrid earlier this year.<\/p>\n However, the La Liga giants have not managed to get any closer to the Serie A side\u2019s asking price, which is thought to be between \u20ac45m and \u20ac50m (\u00a338.90-\u00a343.1m).<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n It is claimed that United are willing to take advantage of Atletico\u2019s hesitation, partly because they have the \u201cresources\u201d to meet Atalanta\u2019s demands.<\/p>\n The six-foot-tall midfielder is a strong tackler, whose combative style of play, boxy frame, and willingness to fight for every ball make him a very solid defensive midfielder.<\/p>\n Manchester United in pole position for Ederson<\/p>\n A separate report from TuttoJuve<\/a> claims that Atalanta\u2019s stance has deterred several suitors, including Juventus.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n It is believed United are the club with the \u201cbest chance\u201d of landing Ederson<\/a>, who has emerged as the \u201cperfect player\u201d in their search for Casemiro\u2019s successor. He is entering the final 12 months of his contract in Bergamo.<\/p>\n Recently, The Peoples Person relayed a report<\/a> claiming United\u2019s director of football, Jason Wilcox, is an admirer of Ederson.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Casemiro<\/a> is allegedly<\/a> in talks with Inter Miami over a summer move. Despite interest from Saudi Arabia, the Major League Soccer outfit is thought to be his preferred destination.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Featured image Francesco Scaccianoce via Getty Images<\/p>\n