According to report: Arsenal and Aston Villa may challenge Liverpool for £50m midfielder

Reports suggest that Liverpool may encounter competition from five other Premier League clubs for Brazilian midfielder Ederson.

The Reds have shown significant interest in Ederson recently but did not secure a defensive midfielder over the summer, missing out on Spain international Martin Zubimendi as well.

Despite not reinforcing their midfield, this situation has inadvertently benefited them, allowing Netherlands international Ryan Gravenberch to excel and solidify his place at Anfield.

Nonetheless, Liverpool remains linked with Ederson, although it appears they might now face intense rivalry for the Atalanta player.

Ederson’s transfer to Liverpool will be competitive

As reported by TBR, scouts from Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United attended Atalanta’s 3-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in Gelsenkirchen to observe Ederson.

In that match, Ederson delivered a strong performance, completing 94% of his passes, making five passes into the attacking third, winning three out of five contested ground duels, and registering five recoveries.

Although they did not watch Ederson against Shakhtar, TBR notes that Arsenal and Aston Villa are also among the clubs that are “fond” of the 25-year-old, who Atalanta values at £50m.

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Former scout confirms Liverpool is prepared to “break the bank” for a game-changing player

Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown has asserted that Liverpool is prepared to retain Mohamed Salah at the club.

The Egyptian forward is in the final year of his contract, and following the match against Manchester United this season, he indicated that it would be his last year at Liverpool.

The Reds are eager to extend Salah’s stay at Anfield amid speculation about a potential move to Saudi Arabia.

With four goals and four assists in six Premier League matches this season, Salah has played a key role in propelling Liverpool to the top of the league.

Brown stated to *Football Insider* that Liverpool is ready to invest significantly to keep Salah, emphasizing the winger’s importance to the team’s style of play.

“I think Liverpool will break the bank in their efforts to keep him,” he said to *Football Insider*.

“I believe Liverpool will spare no expense to retain him,” he told Football Insider.

“Among all the left-footed players on the right, he is by far the best. Liverpool without Mo Salah is not the same Liverpool we’ve seen.

“He can change a game in an instant. If they’re facing difficulties, they can pass it to him, and he’ll create something.

“He’s crucial to their style of play.

“I would imagine they are eager to keep him.

“They will do everything possible to secure a new contract for him before allowing him to leave for Saudi Arabia for free, I’m certain.”

Liverpool need to keep on to Mohamed Salah

The Merseyside club cannot afford to let Salah go, as he remains one of the best players in the world.

Finding a better player than Salah for that position would be challenging, and with someone of his caliber already in the team, it makes little sense to let him leave and search for a replacement.

Arne Slot has successfully brought out the best in the Liverpool star, who seems to be enjoying his football right now.

While attackers often decline after turning 30, the 32-year-old Salah shows no signs of slowing down.

However, the Reds need to act quickly, as Salah will be able to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with other clubs in January.