“After winning the UEFA Europa League with my club , I feel I can go even further by winning the Premier League and the Champions League with such a prestigious English club like Liverpool. And it would be a dream come true” – Atlanta sensation has already demonstrated to Liverpool why he would be the ideal signing for Arne Slot for the upcoming season.

Liverpool are reportedly eyeing Atalanta midfielder Ederson.

According to Italian news outlet Tuttosport, the Reds are among the clubs interested in the 24-year-old following an impressive season in Bergamo. Arne Slot’s team has identified Ederson as a target for the upcoming summer transfer window, which opens on June 14.

The report suggests that while Liverpool could compete with Juventus for the signing of Teun Koopmeiners, who previously worked under Slot at AZ Alkmaar, their main focus is on Ederson. If the speculation holds true, Liverpool will face Premier League competition for the former Corinthians midfielder.

Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur have also been linked with Ederson, with a potential fee of around €50 million (£42m) mentioned. Former Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders emphasized the importance of continuing the hard work and foundation laid by Jurgen Klopp over his nine-year tenure at Anfield.

Klopp’s gegenpressing football and high-press strategy have been key elements of Liverpool’s play, implemented throughout the first team and the academy.

In an interview with The Athletic, Lijnders said: “You need a coach like Arne who is close to what we tried to do over the years, in terms of having the ball in the opposition half, pressing, counter-pressing — he’s very strategic in that point of view. He’s made good steps and now it’s the chance for him to make another big step.”

Ederson has excelled defensively during Atalanta’s historic campaign. The Bergamo club won their first silverware in 61 years by defeating Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League and impressively beating Liverpool 3-1 on aggregate, including a surprise win at Anfield.

The 24-year-old ranks in the 72nd percentile for tackles and the 85th percentile for interceptions. After the win over Xabi Alonso’s side, Ederson discussed how his game has evolved, offering insight into his strengths that could appeal to Liverpool.

“The coach told me to be more aggressive, as I had some pace and power, so I needed to use those characteristics more,” said Ederson. “This season, I got more used to the high press, so I was able to be more attacking too and added that to my game as well.”