Manchester United’s move for Atalanta midfielder Éderson has hit an unexpected snag — not in negotiations or contract terms, but in the medical room. The club’s internal assessment of the Brazilian is still dragging on, with sources telling Sky Sports the process has been described as “thorough” and hasn’t reached a conclusion yet.
That’s not exactly what fans wanted to hear after reports in June suggested the deal was basically done. United agreed to terms with Atalanta earlier this summer, and Éderson was supposed to slot in as a midfield reinforcement. But then Brazil’s World Cup run — which ended in the round of 16 — delayed his travel to England for the full in-house exam. Now he’s finally in Manchester, and the clock is still ticking.
Why the wait?
According to updated reporting from UtdDistrict citing Sky Sports, United’s medical staff is being extra cautious. That’s understandable given the club’s recent history with high-cost signings who arrived with hidden health issues. One bad physical can turn a promising transfer into a long-term headache, and United isn’t taking that chance again.
The club has run similarly detailed checks on other arrivals this summer. It’s not that anything is wrong with Éderson — it’s more that United wants to be absolutely sure before they make any announcement. A lot of money is riding on that final sign-off.
Sky Sports says United remains hopeful the whole thing gets wrapped up in the coming days. But until the medical team sends that green light upstairs, the move is officially on hold. The announcement won’t drop until those test results are processed and signed off on.
So for now, it’s a waiting game. Éderson is in England. The paperwork is ready. The fee is agreed. Everything is lined up except for that one last hurdle — and nobody seems to know exactly how long it’ll take to clear it.
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