Liverpool are said to be closing in on their first signing under new manager Arne Slott.
Arne Slott has officially taken over as Liverpool Reds manager, replacing Jurgen Klopp on June 1.
Liverpool are reportedly closing in on their first signing under the new Dutch manager. Who started working in the transfer market in accordance with his tactical system.
The Athletic's James Pearce has confirmed that the slot will be released closer to the start of pre-season in July.
The new manager hopes to discuss more signings during his first press conference.
Meanwhile, according to a report by Sports Zone in France, Liverpool and newly returned football chief executive Michael Edwards. Close to reaching a preliminary agreement to sign the first two summer players
The Reds have made contact to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson. Who played an important role in knocking Jurgen Klopp's team out of the Europa League quarter-finals last year, and the 24-year-old Brazilian national team player has caught the attention of the clubs that have followed him for almost the past year.
However, the famous team from England must compete with Paris Saint-Germain, the French champions, who are also interested in the Brazilian player, but according to reports, Luis Enrique has not made a concrete offer at the moment.
Ederson participated in 36 matches in the Italian League last season with Gian Piero Gasperini's team, scoring six goals. He also played the full 90 minutes in the Europa League final when Atalanta beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-0, which helped the team win this competition for the first time.
According to journalist Jorge Nicola, Liverpool made an offer worth 45 million euros for the midfielder. If the deal is completed, Slott will have to deal with one of the team's more problematic positions, with Wataru Endo only being a natural defensive midfielder.
Alexis Mac Allister has thrived in a deeper role this season. But it seems that the Dutch manager wants the Argentine national team players to continue playing in his system.
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