Manchester Uniteds move to sign midfielder Ederson has reportedly collapsed. United agreed a 45million (�35m) deal with Atalanta for Ederson last month to bolster their midfield following the end of Casemiros spell at Old Trafford.Ederson was drafted into Brazils World Cup squad after an injury to right-back Wesley, and he subsequently played in two games as a substitute as the Selecao saw their tournament ended in the last 16 with a 2-0 defeat to Norway.Recent reports claimed United were prepared to pull the plug on the deal amid concerns over his medical tests.And transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano reported on Friday that the transfer is now off.Atalanta are said to believe Ederson is 100 per cent fit and will welcome him back to their squad for the new Serie A season.United agreed a deal for another Brazil midfielder, Andrey Santos, earlier this week. He is set to join from Chelsea in a �50m move.They will likely now look to alternative targets following the collapse of the Ederson deal. Michael Carricks men have been linked with Romas Manu Kone, who is impressing for France at the World Cup, and Alex Scott of Bournemouth. Topics Atalanta BC Manchester United F.C. Premier League Serie A Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read TV Premier League fixtures: Full list of schedule changes in August and September 2026 including channels, live online streams, confirmed kick off times Ben Miller 10th July, 2026 Manchester United: Location of new stadium revealed Jon Fisher 9th July, 2026 Manchester United agree �50m deal for Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos as Blues announce �40m Quenda signing Cian Cheesbrough 8th July, 2026 Manchester United: Carrick targets improvement, and trophies, and says club is in a good place Jon Fisher 7th July, 2026 Newcastle sign Ivorian winger Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim 101 GreatGoals 5th July, 2026 Manchester United flop Onana sent back to Trabzonspor on loan Jon Fisher 3rd July, 2026
