Real Madrid have stepped up their interest to secure their target Eder Militao in the summer transfer window.
Eder Militao has been attracting plenty of interest of a host of European clubs over the last few months. The Brazilian International has been one of the best prospects in Europe right now.
MARCA: Real Madrid representatives have watched 20 year old centre back Éder Militão in recent weeks and the reports have been positive, with his personal and professional personality being praised. pic.twitter.com/62E3yaHPQn
— Real Madrid News (@onlyrmcfnews) January 5, 2019
A month ago, English outlet Express reported that Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United were keen on landing him, but their plans might come to an end as the Los Blancos have been continuously scouting the defender for the past few weeks, say Marca.
The Portuguese newspaper claimed that the Red Devils were in a pole position to land him as he has a release clause worth 50 million Euros. Additionally, he has decided against signing a new contract with the Portuguese outfit which alarms throughout Europe.
Sarri and Klopp are the other two managers keeping an eye on the defender as they look to reinforce the backline. He has a contract up to 2023 which does not worry Porto, but the amount of amount required to trigger his release clause is the dispiriting cause for the club.
Eder Militão | Man United made approach for €50m defender in ‘past few days’, bid now unclear with José’s departure. https://t.co/YDG2E8qSbu #mufc pic.twitter.com/l4460qCIFd
— Sport Witness (@Sport_Witness) December 20, 2018
Dubbed as the “New Pepe”, Militao is a connoisseur when it comes down to making decisions at the back. He is also a dexterous tackler and is an enormous threat from the set piece as he stands at 1.86 meters.
Chelsea have joined the race to sign Porto’s Brazilian defender Eder Militao. Sarri likes the defender’s qualities and has told Chelsea to sign him ahead of Man United. His agent is Chelsea’s favourite Kia Joorabchian.
{A Bola} pic.twitter.com/TG0bB3lijD
— Sarrismo™ (@Blue_Footy) December 1, 2018
The Portuguese club would ideally want to do business in the summer window as they do not want to lose their starman halfway through the season. With Chelsea and Manchester United keen on securing a defender’s signature, it might not be too long to see the Brazilian in action.
🇧🇷 Eder Militão has been linked up with #LFC and #MUFC lately
At Brasileirão 2018: (playing as a RB)
⏱ 13 matches
⚽️ 1 goal
🎯 1 assist
✅ 74.8% pass sucess
🏆 4 MOTMPlayed only half-season and was considered by most the best RB of the tournament. pic.twitter.com/YPrmJXNry7
— Scouting Brasil (@ScoutingBR) December 29, 2018
Éder Militão’s Champions League stats:
1 goal
4 blocks
10 interceptions
11 tackles
27 clearances
73% tackles wonAnother CB linked with United… 😅😅😅 pic.twitter.com/kOQWQnliXG
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) December 12, 2018
Over the past few transfer windows, there have been plenty of players including Alex Telles and Alejandro Grimaldo linked with a big money move to European giants. At just the age of 20, there is no doubt that Eder has age on his side and should be able to improve as time progresses.
Should any of these clubs miss out on him in January, there is no doubt that Porto will be looking for an auction in the summer transfer window.
