Liverpool have previously shown admiration for Ederson.

Éderson has been linked with Liverpool following an outstanding display in the Europa League final against Leverkusen.

Atalanta midfielder Ederson was discussed earlier in the window. However, sources say that reports claiming a deal was ever nearly complete were wide of the mark. At that point, Liverpool were still assessing their in-house options and drawing up plans for the window ahead.

Liverpool is looking to reinforce their defensive midfield and Éderson from Atalanta is one of the names mentioned.

Liverpool still need a younger defensive midfielder moving forward. Ederson rose to prominence on Atalanta's road to Europa League glory last season and could fit Liverpool's strategy of finding players on the cusp of stardom and letting them blossom at Anfield.

The prospect of moving to Liverpool or Manchester United will be put to the back of Atalanta midfielder Ederson's mind for the first weeks of the transfer window.

Liverpool are close to reaching an agreement over personal terms with Atalanta midfielder Ederson.

Slot has shown interest in Atalanta's midfielder Ederson, but it seems that Liverpool is more inclined towards the Dutchman, Teun Koopmeiners.