Manchester United thought they had their man. A verbal agreement reportedly reached in late May, personal terms sorted, a fee in the range of £35M to £40M settled with Atalanta. Then came the part where the human body has to cooperate, and suddenly a deal that looked like a formality is anything but.
Brazilian midfielder Ederson’s transfer to Old Trafford now hinges on a second medical examination in the UK, with fitness concerns threatening to unravel one of the summer window’s marquee moves. The total package, including potential add-ons of £3M to £3.8M, would land somewhere around €40M to €45M.
What’s actually going on with the deal
The broad strokes of this transfer were apparently ironed out weeks ago. A four-year contract with an option for a fifth year. A fee that both clubs could live with.
But Ederson was called up to Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad, which complicated transfer logistics. Post-tournament, concerns emerged about his physical condition, prompting United to require additional medical checks before putting pen to paper.
