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Ederson Moraes: Real Madrid join Arsenal, Manchester City and Barcelona in race for Benfica goalkeeper

Young Brazilian ace has become a key player for Portuguese giants but could now be set for big move to a European giant

REAL MADRID have reportedly joined Arsenal, Manchester City and Barcelona in the race for Benfica goalie Ederson Moraes.

The Brazilian ace has become a key player for his club following a move from Rio Ave in 2015.

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Young Benfica goalie Ederson Moraes is a wanted manCredit: Getty Images

And his performances are now attracting interest from some of Europe’s biggest names.


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Portuguese newspaper claims Arsenal are keen on signing Ederson, with Petr Cech’s recent performances a source of concern for Arsene Wenger and Gunners fans.

Manchester City are also linked following Claudio Bravo’s disastrous start to life in England and Joe Hart’s impending exit this summer.

Arsenal fans are concerned by Petr Cechs recent performances
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Arsenal fans are concerned by Petr Cechs recent performancesCredit: Getty Images
Claudio Bravo hasnt made the best of starts to life at Manchester City
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Claudio Bravo hasn't made the best of starts to life at Manchester CityCredit: Reuters

Barcelona are interested too despite boasting one of the continent’s top young keepers in Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

But it could be Real Madrid who end up in the driving seat after Zinedine Zidane joined the race for Ederson’s signature.

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Real Madrid are in the mix as they fear Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois will be too expensiveCredit: Getty Images
David De Gea appears happy enough to stay at Manchester United
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David De Gea appears happy enough to stay at Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty Images

Los Blancos are looking to replace the ageing Keylor Navas this summer but feel that Chelsea star Thibaut Courtois and Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris are too pricey.

Former target and Manchester United favourite David De Gea has also played down a Bernabeu switch in recent days, meaning that Ederson is now their top target between the sticks.

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