It appears that Manchester City will likely sign a midfielder in January. The move has become almost a necessity considering City’s last four games in all competitions. Defeats against Tottenham, Bournemouth, Sporting CP and Brighton showed that City needed a suitable number 6 to solve their many problems in midfield. So is it now clear who City will target in January? Another report has suggested that Atalanta midfielder Ederson could be the player the champions target in January.

A report from the Italian outlet calciomercato It has been reported that Manchester City wants to transfer Ederson in January. Calciomercato also reported that the Brazilian midfielder is the player Pep Guardiola wants to add to his squad. Additionally, Calciomercato reports that Atalanta has placed a €60 million bounty tag on their valuable assets. Calciomercato’s report also includes that Atalanta does not want to lose Ederson in the January transfer window. Finally, Calciomercato reported that PSG and Juventus are also interested in adding Ederson to their squads.

Ederson could be the player Manchester City want to add in January to make up for Rodri’s absence.

Calciomercato’s report suggests that Ederson could be the player Manchester City want to add to their midfield in January. Like previously discussed Ederson’s strengths seem ideal for a role in Pep Guardiola’s squad. At the moment City look to lack legs and energy in midfield. If they could get Ederson this problem would go away immediately. With Atalanta, the Brazilian midfielder showed that he is both a technically gifted player and a defensive workhorse in the midfield. He could also form a dynamic midfield partnership with Rodri when City’s midfield general returns next season.

But Atalanta’s reluctance to sell one of their best players is perhaps the biggest obstacle. Calciomercato’s report suggests that Atalanta do not want to sell Ederson in January. However, if Manchester City want the Brazilian midfielder, you get the feeling that City will pay Atalanta’s asking price. If this happens, it will be interesting to see what will result and how determined Manchester City will be to sign Ederson. This could be a story to watch in January.

However, signs are that Manchester City may have identified the player they want to add to their midfield in January. Calciomercato’s report suggests that he is Atalanta’s Ederson. That answer will probably be known come January when the champions make a move for a midfielder.