Liverpool WILL try to sign Brazil midfielder in January

Liverpool added £450m worth of new signings in the summer transfer window - but declined the opportunity to add a midfielder to the ranks.

Sporting director Richard Hughes decided to stick with Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Curtis Jones and Wataru Endo following their Premier League title-winning season.

The load was heavy on those five last term - with Gravenberch and Mac Allister fading in the latter stages. And those two - along with Jones and Endo - have already faced some injury disruption during this campaign.

The last time the Liverpool midfield had an extensive refit was back in 2023 - and it looks increasingly likely that another readjustment is coming down the line in 2026.

Atalanta midfielder Ederson back on the radar

Although contracts are being discussed for Gravenberch and Szoboszlai to prolong their Anfield stays - the Premier League champions are crying out for extra options.

We could see a deal for a new midfielder as soon as JANUARY - with a report in Football Insider now suggesting that Atalanta’s Ederson is being seriously considered.

The 26-year-old was impressive over two legs against Liverpool during Atalanta’s run to the UEFA Europa League title back in 2024.

And owing to an uncertain contract situation for the Brazil international it has been suggested that Atalanta are ready to cash in.

Liverpool are joined by Barcelona in their interest for Ederson - whose contract expires in 2027.

With no new deal on the horizon, we could see the Serie A side settle for a deal worth around £25m to £30m as opposed to the much bigger sums discussed for their star midfielder a couple of summers ago.

Liverpool set their sights on Ederson deal

“Liverpool have set their sights on a deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson as they aim to bolster their midfield in the January transfer window,” the report reads.

“Atalanta are reluctant to let the midfielder leave, but are bracing for offers in 2026 as a result of his contract situation, with just two years remaining on his deal.

“Liverpool have now become the latest side to show a strong interest in his availability, and could test the waters as a result of their difficult season so far.”

A January deal for Ederson would be an incredible boost for Liverpool’s faltering season. The likes of Gravenberch and Mac Allister have been beneath their best all season long - with an upgrade is also due for Endo in the pecking order.

An all-action midfield all-rounder, Ederson looks like exactly what the Merseysiders need.

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