When questioned about the possibility of joining Manchester United, the player who might perhaps replace Casemiro, whose value is £17 million, provided a response.

Atalanta midfielder Ederson has addressed the rumors linking him to Manchester United, asserting that he is now performing at the highest level of his career.

Casemiro, known for his exceptional defensive abilities, has established himself as one of the best in his position in recent times. However, unlike Claude Makelele, he has only managed to score 11 goals during his time at Old Trafford over a period of 18 months. Casemiro rarely ventures past the halfway line and never even contemplates attempting long-range shots.

Ederson, who has the potential to become the long-term replacement for Casemiro in both the Brazilian national team and Manchester United, possesses a similar playing style to his soon-to-be 32-year-old fellow countryman.

The Atalanta player is an exceptional example of a versatile midfielder. In addition to his exceptional ball-winning statistics in Serie A, he has also achieved a personal record of scoring six goals this season, displaying a similar attacking prowess as Paul Scholes during his prime.