Manchester United abandon €45m Ederson transfer with Atalanta
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Manchester United have pulled out of a deal to sign Brazilian midfielder Ederson from Atalanta, with a potential fee of €45m no longer being pursued.
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Attributed to original sourceIn a shocking twist, multiple sources report tonight that Manchester United have pulled out of their €45m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson.
The agreement had been reached in June , with the club ready to pay €40.5m in guaranteed fees and an additional €4.5m in bonuses.
However, it was not finalised as the player was in the Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup.
Ederson dropped by Manchester United BERGAMO, ITALY – JANUARY 25: Ederson of Atalanta looks on during the warm up prior to the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Parma Calcio 1913 at Gewiss Stadium on January 25, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) When they were eliminated, Manchester United requested that he undergo extra intensive medical tests before giving the all-clear.
Those were completed over the last 48 hours , but now Sky Sport Italia, Fabrizio Romano and more all claim Manchester United informed Atalanta they were pulling out of the transfer.
Atalanta are confident that this is not caused by the medical tests or any long-term injury, as they believe Manchester United simply changed their minds about the whole deal.
La Dea insist that if Ederson did have a serious injury, he would not have been part of the squad at the World Cup with Brazil.
His contract only runs to June 2028, so now it remains to be seen if he will be sold elsewhere or become part of the group under new coach Maurizio Sarri.
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What happened
Manchester United have abandoned their pursuit of Atalanta midfielder Ederson, ending negotiations over a transfer that could have been worth up to €45m. The Brazilian was a key midfield target for the Red Devils during the summer window. With the deal now off, United will need to explore alternative options to strengthen their midfield. Atalanta retain a valuable asset who has attracted significant interest.
Chance analysis
Ederson was viewed as a midfield reinforcement for Manchester United, and abandoning the move leaves a clear gap in their transfer plans. This is a negative for United's squad-building and may force them to pursue alternative targets, potentially at higher cost or with less time. For Atalanta, retaining Ederson is a positive as they keep a key player, though the failed negotiation may indicate future summer interest. The story has direct implications for United's pre-season preparation and tactical setup.
Manchester United miss out on a key midfield target, potentially weakening their squad depth; Atalanta retain an important player.
Manchester United's midfield remains unstrengthened; expect them to pursue alternative targets, which may affect their early-season performance.