Tutto Mercato Web stated on Wednesday that scout Steve Nickson of Newcastle United traveled to see Éderson of Atalanta play live against Frosinone. The Serie A team has no plans to let go of the midfield player this month, despite reports that the Magpies are serious about him.
According to PL Brasil, Newcastle dispatched a representative to watch the 24-year-old earlier this week and provide an explanation of how they want to hire him in January. After seeing the Magpies in Italy, Éderson’s representatives’ reinforced their interest’ in the player, with the Tyneside club official saying they ‘liked what they saw’.
Atalanta reportedly needs at least €60 million to approve his sale in the winter transfer window. La Dea’s first demand was for a payment of between €50 million and €60 million, but Gian Piero Gasperini’s bosses wanted to keep the Brazilian, thus the price “went up.”
According to the source, Atalanta will only engage in negotiations if Newcastle makes an offer of at least €60 million, and they “strongly resist” their advances.
Éderson believes that joining Newcastle will advance his career, and participating in the Premier League will increase his prospects of playing for Brazil. As a result, PL Brasil declares that “conversations continue” despite Eddie Howe’s team having a “low chance of a positive outcome” this month.
The CEO of Newcastle, Darren Eales, has acknowledged that his team would need to sell some of its stars in order to comply with Premier League Profit and Sustainability regulations. This might make it more difficult for them to hire Éderson in January.
