BREAKING: Manchester United Eye Brazilian Midfield Beast from Atalanta – Scouting Intensifies Ahead of Summer Swoop!

 

Manchester United’s summer transfer machinery is in full motion as the Red Devils turn their sights to Serie A, with reports confirming the club is closely monitoring a 25-year-old Brazilian defensive midfielder from Atalanta.

 

 

 

 

 

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🕵️‍♂️ Scouting Spotlight: Brazilian Star Impresses

 

 

 

According to the Manchester Evening News and CaughtOffside, United scouts have been tracking the midfielder’s performances throughout the 2024/25 season, particularly noting his displays in high-stakes European fixtures.

 

 

 

🧱 Role: Defensive Midfielder (No.6)

 

 

 

⚙️ Attributes: Tenacious, ball-winning, press-resistant, deep distributor

 

 

 

🧠 Tactical Fit: Matches Ruben Amorim’s need for a pivot who can anchor a dynamic, high-energy midfield

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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🔴 Why United Want Him:

 

 

 

Under Ruben Amorim, Manchester United are actively reshaping the spine of the team after a turbulent season. The Brazilian’s profile fits perfectly with Amorim’s progressive, vertical approach, offering:

 

 

 

🧩 A long-term replacement for Casemiro, who is expected to depart

 

 

 

🔁 Rotation and cover for Kobbie Mainoo

 

 

 

💥 A more athletic, aggressive alternative to Sofyan Amrabat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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🤑 Market Details:

 

 

 

🎯 Valuation: Estimated between €35-45M

 

 

 

⏳ Contract: Still has two years remaining at Atalanta

 

 

 

👀 Other clubs interested: Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain reportedly watching closely

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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📊 Season Stats (2024/25):

 

 

 

✅ Matches: 41

 

 

 

🛡️ Tackles per game: 3.2

 

 

 

🔁 Pass accuracy: 87%

 

 

 

📈 Interceptions per game: 2.5

 

 

 

⚽ Goals: 2

 

 

 

🅰️ Assists: 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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🧠 What’s Next?

 

 

 

United are expected to open informal talks with the player’s representatives in the coming weeks, and could make a formal approach before the end of June depending on player exits and budget allocation.

 

 

 

 

 

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This move signals a serious midfield overhaul at Old Trafford – and another step in Ruben Amorim’s rebuild mission. If secured, the Brazilian destroyer could b

 

e the new engine room general for Manchester United’s 2025/26 charge.