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Man Utd is eager to get Manuel Ugarte, a midfielder for PSG, this summer and is making all effort to see that this deal is completed. But the Ligue 1 powerhouses are proving to be a difficult nut to crack.

The Red Devils understand that they can’t put all of their eggs in one basket, so if they are unable to sign the 23-year-old this summer, they will need to consider their options. Dan Ashworth ought to be well-versed in this circumstance.

According to AS, Ederson, a midfielder for Atalanta, is one player the Red Devils have considered for the defensive midfield spot in lieu of Ugarte. The Brazilian is seen by Man Utd as a possible backup for the Uruguayan international.

The article further states that Ederson is regarded by Atalanta manager Gasperini as one of his team’s most vital players and that, in spite of strong interest, the Italian team has no plans to approve a transfer for the midfield star.

Ederson is the quintessential playmaker, content to lurk deep in midfield and stymie the momentum of the opposition’s attempts. In January, Man United was rumoured to be interested in the 25-year-old, but the deal fell through.

A month prior, GMS had disclosed that the Italian team would consider taking a £45 million offer to offload Ederson this summer. It remains to be seen if Man Utd chooses to offer money somewhere in this area in an attempt to persuade Atalanta to choose.

Although Ederson is not Manchester United’s top priority, having him is a smart backup plan in case the Ugarte trade falls through.

The South American counterpart of the Uruguayan is right up there, so the Red Devils should keep after him. We’ll have to wait and watch how the team approaches this signing in the coming weeks.