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Muhammad Zaki
06 Jul 2026 04:31-05:00
Manchester United have moved swiftly to silence mounting speculation that their pursuit of Atalanta star Ederson was on the verge of collapse. Despite reports in South America suggesting the deal had hit a stumbling block, the Red Devils reportedly remain confident that the Brazilian midfielder will be the first major signing of the Michael Carrick era
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Red Devils dismiss collapse rumours
Unitedroposed move to Old Trafford was in jeopardy. Reports originating from Brazil on Sunday suggested that the deal for the 26-year-old was in danger of falling through, causing a stir among the United faithful who are eager to see the engine room reinforced this summer
However, the club has clarified that there are no issues with the agreement and the transfer remains firmly on schedule. One are no issues with the Ederson move. He is due for a medical in England as soon as is logistically possible, and that will all be confirmed in due course, but the move is very much in place and still on.”
AFPFinancial details of the £38m package
The total package for the former Salernitana man is expected to reach £38.85m ($52m). United have negotiated a structured deal consisting of an initial fee of £34m with a further £3.85m in what are described as easily achievable performance-related add-ons. This clinical approach in the market follows a significant financial boost after the club reportedly cleared £110m of debt
The 26-year-old Brazil international is expected to travel to England this week to undergo his medical examinations at Carrington. This follows Selecao’s exit from the World Cup aftera disappointing last-16 defeat to Norwayon Sunday, freeing the midfielder to finalise his long-term contract with the Premier League giants. Notably, Ederson only played a total of 20 minutes across Brazil’s entire campaign
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Carrick’s midfield revolution begins
Ederson is viewed as the cornerstone of a midfield rebuild under Carrick. The manager is keen to inject athleticism and ball-carrying ability into the squad following the departure of veteran presence Casemiro. The club is reportedly looking to bring in as many as three new central midfielders to ensure they can compete for the Premier League title and the Champions League
The player himself is understood to be fully committed to the move, having already agreed on personal terms for a deal that includes a club option to extend his stay. Once the medical is completed, he will represent the first major acquisition of the summer window, setting the tone for further business as the recruitment team continues to assess multiple options across the continent
Getty Images SportFurther targets on the Old Trafford radar
While the focus is on concluding the Ederson deal, United’s scouting department remains active. According to the TEAMTalk report, interest has been credited in Chelsea’s Andrey Santos and Bournemouth’s Alex Scott, though the latter was the subject of an approach that was quickly rebuffed by the Cherries
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