Manchester City have made one Atalanta midfielder Ederson a key transfer target for the summer.

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• Man City considering €50m bid for Atalanta star
• Ederson made Brazil debut last year
• Rivals Man Utd also eyeing move for midfielder

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to , City manager Pep Guardiola has "no doubts" over his desire for Ederson, who has developed into a fearsome midfielder in Italy's Serie A. The Brazil international was a key figure in Atalanta's Europa League triumph last season and has attracted the interest of some of Europe's biggest clubs, though any team looking to sign the 25-year-old may have to fork out as much as €50 million (£43m/$57m).

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The report claims City have already made initial contact over a potential deal, but there are other suitors they will have to see off to secure Ederson's signature. Rivals Manchester United have been credited with an interest, while Juventus are also on the lookout for new figures in the middle of the park.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Ederson arrived at Atalanta from Salernitana in 2022 and has since made close to 150 appearances under manager Gian Piero Gasperini, scoring 13 goals.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR EDERSON AND MAN CITY?

  While Ederson will be keen to help Atalanta finish at least third in Serie A, City are looking to book their place in the FA Cup final when they take on Nottingham Forest on Sunday afternoon.

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