Manchester United make surprise decision on £38m transfer after late drama

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13 July 2026

Manchester United were heavily linked with a move for Ederson from

Atalanta

in recent weeks.

The Brazilian midfielder completed his full medical with

Manchester United

recently, but the Red Devils have decided not to proceed with the deal after a potential issue was flagged following the medical.

According to

Sky Sports

could still return for the Brazilian midfielder towards the end of the window, depending on how the transfer window develops for them.

Meanwhile, the 27-year-old midfielder will be thoroughly disappointed with the situation. The report claims that

are sympathetic to the player and his family after the move collapsed at the very end.

agreed a £38 million deal with the Italian club, and personal terms were also agreed with the player.

Meanwhile,

have already signed Andrey Santos from Chelsea, and they are set to wrap up the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa. It remains to be seen whether they are prepared to return for the Brazilian in the coming weeks.

They should invest in a quality defensive midfielder instead. It is no secret that they need more quality in the middle of the park, and the likes of Santos and Tielemans will add control, composure, and technical ability there. Now, they need someone who can break up the opposition attack and protect the back four.

While there is no doubt that Ederson is a quality player and he can help out at both ends of the pitch, he is not a specialist defensive midfielder. It remains to be seen what

decide over the next few weeks.

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