Manchester United have had a verbal agreement with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson for about a month now. The £35 million fee is set. The club-to-club documents are reportedly prepared and ready to go. So what’s the hold up?
According to Fabrizio Romano, it comes down to one thing: the second part of Ederson’s medical. The first part has already been completed, but the official medical with United in England hasn’t happened yet. Until that’s done, nothing gets announced.
Romano addressed the delay during a Q&A on his YouTube channel, explaining that United and Atalanta have had a deal in principle for weeks. But they’re waiting on that final medical before they can sign off on everything. It sounds like a formality at this point, but United fans have learned not to take anything for granted. Late hiccups are rare but not impossible.
Why Ederson makes sense for United
Ederson, 25, is a box-to-box midfielder who could slide right into the spot Casemiro is leaving. The Brazilian has been a standout for Atalanta, and his energy and two-way game fit what United have been missing in the middle of the park. He’s not the same profile as Manuel Ugarte, who’s been inconsistent since arriving, so this move could push Ugarte for minutes or even push him out of the starting lineup entirely.
But Ederson probably won’t be the only midfield addition this summer. Sky Sports has linked United with Aurelien Tchouameni from Real Madrid and Alex Scott from Bournemouth. Those names don’t come cheap, but United’s midfield rebuild has clearly been a priority for the front office.
What comes next
Once Ederson’s medical is wrapped up, expect a quick announcement. The deal is essentially done, just waiting on that last test. For now, United supporters will hold their breath and hope the paperwork doesn’t hit any speed bumps.
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