Newcastle United absolutely have to return to Ederson transfer race as summer priority outlined
Newcastle United need to reignite their interest in Atalanta star Ederson as they prioritise a move for a specialist defensive midfielder this summer.
Eddie Howe is facing some uncertainty ahead of the summer window as several of Newcastle’s midfield stars are linked with moves away from the club.
Sandro Tonali is of interest to numerous top sides, with an exit likely, while Bruno Guimaraes is inevitably set to attract interest following the Magpies’ disappointing campaign.
Newcastle have added a number six to the top of their transfer shortlist ahead of the summer, so Ederson should be a priority target as he impresses in Serie A.
His signature would provide a huge boost to Newcastle’s transfer plans, especially with European qualification unlikely ahead of next season.
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VISIT THE NEWCASTLE TRANSFER HUBNewcastle must make Ederson move as ‘specialist’ midfielder signing eyed
According to a new report from iNews, one of Newcastle’s priorities this summer is finding a “specialist” number six, or defensive midfielder, in a move that suggests a potential formation shift and style change ahead of next season.
Ederson epitomises the position, with consistently standout performances over the last few seasons for Atalanta placing him onto the Magpies’ radar in recent times.
| Appearances | 27 |
| Successful pass % | 89% |
| Chances created | 23 |
| Duels won % | 52.6% |
| Fouls won per 90 | 1.56 |
| Tackles per 90 | 2.38 |
| Recoveries per 90 | 5.5 |
They were linked with the Brazil international ahead of the January window, yet a mid-season move was always unlikely to materialise, given their current midfield options.
That looks set to change this summer, with Tonali potentially on his way out, and so it would surely make sense for Newcastle to accelerate a move for Ederson in the coming weeks and months now that his position is top priority.
His Serie A statistics show that he is one of the top-performing midfielders in Italy, especially from a defensive standpoint, and a move to Newcastle would surely appeal if consistent minutes are on offer.
Atalanta are set to ask for an affordable fee of £42million for his services, according to talkSPORT, while Newcastle’s current Brazilian midfield crop could also be a factor in Ederson wanting to move to Tyneside.
What is the latest on Tonali’s future at Newcastle?
Newcastle reportedly face competition from Man United for Ederson, but Tonali is also on the Red Devils’ radar, and it would not come as a surprise to see them prioritise the midfielder who is Premier League-proven out of the pair.
Sources exclusively revealed to Football Insider at the start of April that Man United were set to accelerate a move for Tonali, and the latest update from Fabrizio Romano claims that he is not planning to return to Italy this summer.
He is believed to be keen on staying in England to play at the highest level, with movements about his future are expected “soon.”
He certainly seems likely to leave this summer, which makes it all the more important that Newcastle line up a move for Ederson in the coming weeks.
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