​Manchester United’s summer transfer window has been unusually frustrating, with INEOS appearing to mishandle three separate pursuits. The club were eventually priced out of moves for Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali, and they also allowed Tottenham Hotspur to hijack a deal for Mateus Fernandes. At the moment, INEOS seem to be in a state of panic, even lining up a cash splash for Alex Scott despite Bournemouth’s reluctance to sell.
To make matters worse, there was a recent rumour claiming that a deal for Ederson had collapsed. The Brazilian had been identified as United’s initial signing, with the departing Casemiro recommending the Atalanta midfielder to the Red Devils. Although Ederson is not viewed as a transformative midfield presence, his skillset suggests he could still contribute meaningfully. The 27-year-old was a late call-up to Brazil’s World Cup squad and made two brief appearances, including the defeat to Norway. While that setback may have stung, United can take some relief in the fact that the former Salernitana ace can now travel to Manchester for his medical.
Interestingly, Ederson has already completed the first phase of his medical with the Brazil national team in the United States, but United—Europe’s 20-time champions—want to oversee the process themselves. TEAMtalk reported that Ederson will travel to England this week to undergo his medical, meaning that if he passes, an announcement could come as soon as this weekend. “Ederson is now expected to travel to England this week to undergo his medical after Brazil’s World Cup campaign concluded with Sunday’s last-16 exit to Norway. He has always been viewed as a cornerstone of that rebuild, with his athleticism, ball-carrying ability, and versatility making him one of United’s priority targets. Club officials were keen to seal this deal early. TEAMtalk understands United remain confident that the former Salernitana midfielder will complete his medical in the coming days before officially becoming the first midfield signing of the summer.”
Once the Ederson signing is finalized, INEOS will need to accelerate the rest of their business. Aurelien Tchouameni has been floated as the dream successor to Casemiro, underscoring the scale of the task ahead. The club’s strategy and efficiency in the coming weeks will determine whether this transfer window is remembered for upheaval and missteps or for decisive action and constructive additions. The Peoples Person has long been one of the world’s leading sources for Manchester United news. Follow us on Bluesky at @peoplesperson.bsky.social for the latest updates.