Ederson’s Move to Manchester United Hinges on Second Round of Medical Tests

Manchester United is not done yet with Ederson. The Atalanta midfielder is scheduled for a second medical in the UK, according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, and that could decide whether the Brazilian becomes the club’s first signing of the summer.

The Red Devils already agreed to a €45 million deal for the 26-year-old and completed an initial round of medicals in the United States. No contract has been signed despite a verbal agreement, and United wants extra assurance. So they are bringing him in for another round of tests at Carrington.

Ederson is expected to fly into England now that Brazil is out of the World Cup. They lost 2-1 to Norway in the round of 16 last night. He made two appearances in the tournament, both off the bench against Haiti and Norway. He was a late addition to Carlo Ancelotti’s final squad after some injury issues.

Social media was buzzing yesterday with rumors that the deal had fallen apart. That is not the case. Nothing has actually happened yet, and the move could still fall through. It all depends on what these second medicals turn up.

United’s summer has been quiet so far

Manchester United has not added anyone to the squad this summer. They have let several players go. Casemiro, Tyrell Malacia, and Jadon Sancho were released. Rasmus Hojlund joined Napoli in a £38 million deal after his loan spell in Serie A last season. Andre Onana went back to Trabzonspor on loan.

That leaves manager Michael Carrick with a thin roster heading into his first full season in charge. He needs reinforcements, and Ederson would be a solid start. The Brazilian is a box-to-box midfielder who can break up play and push forward. Atalanta has relied on him heavily since he arrived, and his performances at the World Cup — limited as they were — showed he can hang at the highest level.

If the medicals go well, Ederson will likely be announced within days. If something gets flagged, United might walk away. That is the situation right now. Either way, the next 48 hours should give us a clear answer.