The anchorman is one who may come into the club in the summer to replace Casemiro.
United hope to move on the veteran to the Saudi Pro League, while Sofyan Amrabat's loan will end in the summer as well.
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The Mail states that Ederson could be the man tasked with the responsibility of being United's fulcrum in midfield.
The Red Devils have struggled to control games all season under coach Erik ten Hag.
United scouts are said to have watched Ederson during a 2-2 draw with Atalanta for Juventus on Sunday.