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Liverpool have held several meetings with £42m player who’s ‘one of the best’ in Europe

Mark Marston
Mark Marston

According to a recent report, Liverpool have held talks with representatives of ‘one of the best’ midfielders in Europe.

The Arne Slot era has begun as he looks to assemble a squad capable of winnin๊g the Premier League title.

It’ll be a tough task following in the foots🐻teps of Jurgen Klopp but there is great belief around Anfield that he’s the right man.

With �♌�that said, he’ll need heavy investment to shape a squad around his system and style of play, so the board must back him.

It seems he’s eager to𒆙 add a midfielder to his🌱 ranks this summer.

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Liverpool have held talks with Ederson

According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, via , Liverpool have held several meetings with a representative of Atalanta midfielder Ederson.

Romano added that Liverpool are yet to launch an official proposal for the 24-yea♕r-old but ha👍ving watched him for much of last season, they’re clearly convinced he’s the man they want this summer.

There is an♎ acceptance that a deal will be difficult to strike as Atalanta are reluctant to sell the Brazil international.

Ederson, who is ‘one of the best’ midfielders in Europe per , is under contract at the Serie A club until 2027 and has a £42m price tag whꦇich will have to be met by any forthcom𝄹ing suitors.

Ederson statistics

Ederson’s statistics make for very impressive reading so it’s hardly surprising clubs are looking at signin♎g him t𓆉his summer.

The Bra🃏zilian ranks in the top 15 per cent for interceptions per 90 compared to his positio🌳nal peers across Europe, evincing his terrific defensive know-how.

Further, he sits in the top 19 per cent for progressive passes, amplifying how proficient he is in possessi♕on of the ball.

If Liverpool do land his signature this summer, he’d be a really smart pick-up that’d give෴ the midfield much more presence.