Ederson waiting for final Manchester United decision on €45m move
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Atalanta midfielder Ederson is reportedly waiting for Manchester United to make a final decision on a potential €45 million transfer.
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Attributed to original sourceIn another unexpected twist, there are now reports Manchester United haven’t made a final decision yet on whether to buy Ederson from Atalanta following a medical.
The deal had been done on June 2 for €40.5m plus another €4.5m in add-ons.
It could not be completed because the player was in the United States with Brazil participating in the 2026 World Cup, so he only had initial medical tests there.
Ederson still unsure of future BERGAMO, ITALY – APRIL 22: Ederson of Atalanta and BC Manuel Lazzari of SS Lazio jump for the ball during the Coppa Italia match between Atalanta BC and SS Lazio at New Balance Arena on April 22, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) The Premier League club wanted further medical tests to examine an issue, and after 48 hours of those scans, multiple sources today reported Manchester United had withdrawn from the deal.
Sky Sport Italia, Fabrizio Romano, Sportitalia and more all stated that Manchester United informed Atalanta they would not be going through with the transfer.
However, BBC Sport, Sky Sports Deutschland and others now suggest that a final decision has not yet been made.
The Italian media seemed confident that Ederson had no serious injury concern, instead assuming Manchester United had simply changed their minds in the last five weeks.
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 26: Ederson of Atalanta BC celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Atalanta BC at Frankfurt Stadion on November 26, 2025 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images) It is therefore possible that Manchester United simply want to renegotiate the terms of the deal, but Atalanta might not be willing to do that.
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What happened
According to reports, Atalanta's Brazilian midfielder Ederson is waiting for Manchester United to finalize their decision on a move that could be worth up to €45 million. The Brazilian has been a standout performer for Atalanta in Serie A, attracting interest from several top European clubs. Manchester United are said to be weighing up whether to proceed with the deal. No official confirmation has come from either club at this stage.
Chance analysis
Ederson has been one of Serie A's most consistent midfield enforcers, and a potential €45m move to Manchester United would address a long-standing need for physicality and ball-winning in their midfield. Atalanta losing a player of his caliber would be a significant blow, though the fee reflects his quality. For United, this signals continued investment in rebuilding the squad, but until the deal is confirmed, it remains a fluid situation that could shift based on other midfield targets or financial constraints.
A confirmed move would strengthen Manchester United's midfield options while weakening Atalanta's engine room ahead of the new season.
If the transfer completes, Manchester United gain a top-class defensive midfielder, improving their midfield control for upcoming Premier League matches.