Liverpool Make Stunning £38m Move – Fans Excited for Arne Slot’s First Signing!
Liverpool have tabled their first offer to secure a star player familiar to Anfield, aiming to hand new manager Arne Slot his first signing. According to journalist Jorge Nicola, as relayed by Sport Witness, Liverpool have made a €45m (£38m) offer to sign Ederson from Atalanta.
The Reds will face tough competition from Arsenal, Chelsea, Newcastle United, and Manchester United, but it is Liverpool who have made the first move.
As Liverpool embarks on building “Liverpool 2.0” this summer, the guidance of Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes will be crucial in this transition.
Arne Slot needs to pick up where Jurgen Klopp left off after the German-led Liverpool to a third-place Premier League finish and a Carabao Cup win in an emotional farewell season.
From Klopp’s final summer, it was clear that the midfield needed some renovation. Liverpool signed a handful of midfielders like Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch replacing Fabinho, Jordan Henderson, and Naby Keita.
Despite these additions, weakness was clear in last season, which Edwards and Slot must take care of soon. Ederson already showed his skill at Anfield and appears to be the ideal candidate for the job.
Why Liverpool Need Ederson?
The defensive midfielder made a significant impression during Atalanta’s 3-0 victory over Liverpool in the Europa League quarter-final first leg. He dominated his South American counterpart, Mac Allister.
According to Sofascore Ederson made Mac Allister lose possession 15 times while winning half of his ground duels and restricting the Argentine to just 76 touches.
Tim Vickery has previously praised this gem, describing him as a “strong and well-built central midfielder” while speaking to Sky Sports.
Ederson’s addition can provide Liverpool with a permanent solution in the defensive midfield role. Moreover, Ederson’s attacking skills can help Liverpool’s performance in the final third.
| League stats 23/24 (via FBref) | Ederson | Alexis Mac Allister |
| Goals | 6 | 5 |
| Assists | 1 | 5 |
| Tackles Won | 49 | 55 |
| Ball Recoveries | 188 | 195 |
Comparing their league stats for the 2023/24 season via FBref, Ederson and Mac Allister are neck and neck.
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