Newcastle can complete their midfield by signing 3rd Brazilian superstar
He’s impressed in one of Europe’s top five leagues this season.
Newcastle United’s heavy spending under the Saudi PIF could be about to continue in the summer, with the Magpies needing to increase their squad depth.
The club will already be looking to strengthen the centre-back department after the long-term injury suffered by Sven Botman, with the Dutchman ruled out for up to nine months after his ACL surgery.
Injuries have left Eddie Howe’s side depleted in multiple areas, with other players such as Joelinton and Callum Wilson spending multiple months on the sidelines.
The club have often been light in midfield, with the club targeting another Brazilian to add to the duo of Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton who already ply their trade at St James’ Park.
Newcastle interested in another Brazilian midfielder
According to Italian outlet Tutto Atalanta, the Magpies are interested in signing 24-year-old Brazilian midfielder Ederson from Serie A outfit Atalanta.
The youngster has made 27 appearances in the league this season, scoring on five occasions, including a brilliant header in the 3-2 defeat against Lazio earlier this campaign.
The former Salernitana midfielder has emerged as a potential option for Howe’s side this summer, but any deal would be a costly one for the Magpies.
Indeed, it’s thought that the Toon are willing to bid £34m to secure the services of one of the Italian club’s star performers from this campaign.
It’s not just the price Howe’s side needs to worry about, with multiple other sides such as Atlético Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur also credited with an interest in the Atalanta sensation.
Despite any price tag and competition from elsewhere, the Brazilian would be an unbelievable piece of business for the Magpies, with his stats this season better than current Newcastle midfielders Joelinton and Guimaraes.
How Ederson compares to Guimaraes and Joelinton
When delving into the trio’s stats, they all complement each other well – with Ederson potentially being the perfect fit alongside his compatriots in the centre of the Magpies’ midfield.
The three Brazilians all have very similar playstyles, all of them enjoying the attacking and defensive side of the game as reflected by their stats per 90 in the Serie A and Premier League this season.
