Despite the conflicting claims, Manchester United fan Mark Goldbridge applauded Liverpool’s pursuit of Atalanta’s Ederson.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Liverpool is looking to replace Endo with Atalanta’s Ederson, who has impressed in Serie A with goals and defensive contributions.
- Mark Goldbridge hails the probable move, claiming that Ederson would be a’very fine signing’ for Liverpool’s rivals.
- Kelleher, Liverpool’s backup goalkeeper, is reportedly interested in moving to the Premier League to gain more playing time.
Liverpool are reportedly interested in acquiring Atalanta midfielder Ederson as a replacement for Wataru Endo this summer, and The United Stand presenter Mark Goldbridge has replied to the rumour online, claiming that he would be a’very nice addition’ for his team’s archrivals.
Despite Jurgen Klopp’s departure, Arne Slot faces the difficult task of keeping the Liverpool fanbase motivated. Working alongside Richard Hughes, the former Feyenoord custodian has the humdrum duty of replacing the much-loved German.
In what turned out to be Klopp’s final summer in charge, he oversaw a midfield overhaul, saying goodbye to Jordan Henderson and James Milner and welcoming Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis MacAllister, and Ryan Gravenberch – but in Slot’s first summer at the club, Endo’s time in England could come to an end.
Fabrizio Romano praises Liverpool midfielder Ederson as ‘excellent’ in latest transfer news.
Ederson, hailed as ‘fantastic’ by Fabrizio Romano, has been earmarked as Liverpool’s top midfield option this summer, with reports suggesting the Merseysiders are ‘closing in’ on a deal, despite Paris Saint-Germain also being interested.
Although he has yet to be capped by Brazil, the 1999-born ace played the most Serie A minutes for his club last season, demonstrating his influence. Ederson scored seven goals and provided one assist in 53 appearances in all competitions, but his best body of work is associated with his off-the-ball performance.
Ederson, an all-action midfielder who can screen the back line, would make an excellent addition to Slot’s young and talented side. However, James Pearce of The Athletic recently suggested that Liverpool was not close to completing a deal.
The United Stand host Mark Goldbridge has responded to reports on X (previously Twitter), claiming that if the Reds get a deal done for the sought-after 24-year-old, it will be a’very nice addition’.
“If Ederson goes to Liverpool very good signing.”
In reality, Manchester United are in desperate need of a midfielder of Ederson’s caliber. Ederson would be an excellent signing for them, given the uncertain futures of Casemiro and Sofyan Amrabat, as well as Christian Eriksen’s poor performances.
Kelleher Hopes for Premier League Move
The future of the goalkeeper at Anfield is in doubt
As vital as obtaining new players will be for Slot and his club this summer, maintaining his present players or disposing those surplus to requirements will be equally important, with a number of contract negotiations to be held. Caoimhin Kelleher, who has 47 appearances for Liverpool’s senior team, has a contract that expires in the summer of 2026, however he could leave this summer for more playing time. At Anfield, the Cork-born shot-stopper will always take second place to Allison.
According to Football Insider, Kelleher is poised to push for a move away during this summer’s trading period, and he is apparently ‘eager’ to stay in England’s top division in order to become a club’s first-choice goalkeeper. Celtic were the front-runners for his signature earlier in 2024, but he may reject any offer from the Scottish club due to his Premier League ambitions.
