Manchester City fans would have turned into de-facto scouts after witnessing some of their reported transfer targets in action.
With the January transfer window on the horizon, Pep Guardiola’s men are in desperate need of bolstering their ageing squad.
Whether Manchester City end up doing so is an answer only time has in store.
On Wednesday, it was claimed Manchester City are prepared to back Guardiola by signing fresh faces in the winter window.
A player who continually gets linked with a move to the Etihad Stadium is Ederson Dos Santos.
A claim emerged on Tuesday that Ederson is valued under £50 million by Atalanta, who remain unkeen to let him go in January.
Interestingly, it was reported in November that Manchester City’s interest “flattered” Ederson as well.
Ederson has been targeted by Manchester City since October, seemingly based on when both parties were first linked with each other.
Man City fans want Ederson January transfer after Atalanta vs Real Madrid
Manchester City supporters took to X to express their demand for the club to sign Ederson in January after he shone in Atalanta’s latest 3-2 loss against Real Madrid.
A City fan wrote: “City should absolutely be in for Ederson from Atalanta in January. Watching him today and in weeks past, he is exactly what this team is crying out for right now. Energy, athleticism, and strength. Can probably get him for a good price as well.”
Another Manchester City supporter asked: “I have seen enough, how much for Ederson, Atalanta?”
A third Sky Blues fan said: “That Ederson from Atalanta? Bring.”
A fourth Manchester City wrote: “Manchester City fans, I have a dream. Take this Brazilian midfielder to the Etihad…Ederson”, followed by a ‘blue heart’ emoji.
A fifth City fan wrote: “Txiki [Begiristain], please bring me Ederson.”
A sixth Manchester City demanded: “Ederson, [Ilkay] Gundogan swap.”
A seventh City fan said: “[Charles] De Ketelaere is too strong plus Ederson, we need them in Manchester.”
There were plenty of Manchester City fans who also commented on the Brazilian’s excellent performance.
A City supporter observed: “His scanning and vision is elite.”
Another Manchester City fan claimed: “This Ederson is a baller.”
A Sky Blues fan stated: “Ederson much better tonight than he was last time I watched him. Actually moving around the pitch, on the ball quality is there as well.”
An 11th Manchester City supporter simply commented: “Ederson, you are moving me.”
A 12th City fan asked: “Ederson looking great. Does he have a release clause?” after his display in the Champions League.
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Ederson stats for Atalanta vs Real Madrid
The 25-year-old was arguably the Serie A side’s best player on the pitch. Here are Ederson’s statistics from his latest outing.
| MINUTES PLAYED | 90 |
| TOUCHES | 87 |
| ACCURATE PASSES | 65/70 (93%) |
| GROUND DUELS WON | 6/8 |
| AERIAL DUELS WON | 2/3 |
| CLEARANCES | 2 |
| KEY PASSES | 1 |
The numbers indicate that the former Salernitana dynamo had a game to remember.
Ederson, who can be characterised as an all-action midfielder is known to bring a blend of technical quality and off-the-ball durability to any side.
The Manchester City target brought these qualities to the table against Real Madrid and stood out once again.
