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Manchester United have stepped up their search for Atalanta midfielder Ederson after identifying the Brazilian as Casemiro’s replacement.
Casemiro, 31, will leave United at the end of the season after two years at Old Trafford.
The former Real Madrid ace excelled in his first season at the Teatro de los Sueños, but his form is well below average.
Casemiro will have two years left on his contract at the end of the season and United will focus on offers from Saudi Arabia.
Taking Casemiro off the books would mean a significant loss to the wage bill and United’s scouts benefited from Atalanta’s 2-2 draw with Juventus on Sunday.
The main explanation was seeing Ederson in action.
The 24-year-old has been inspiring since leaving his home to go to Europe.
The midfielder played for Atalanta, scoring seven goals and providing two assists.
But it was their lively performances and the variety of the final 4 that caught United’s attention, according to the Daily Mail.
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