​Atalanta’s Ederson is poised to undergo a second medical examination with Manchester United after the World Cup, with current indications suggesting that the transfer is not definitively done and remains very much alive. While a formal completion has not yet been announced, Thursday’s updates imply that the deal is not off the table and could still progress in the coming days.
In June, reports claimed that Manchester United had agreed a package worth €45 million to sign Brazil international Ederson from Atalanta this summer. The package comprises €40.5 million in guaranteed fees, plus an additional €4.5 million in potential bonuses, underscoring United’s strong interest in the 27-year-old midfielder. The Brazil international has been with the national team for World Cup duty, which has kept him away from finalizing his club transfer.
Fabrizio Romano reported that Ederson had already undergone an initial medical examination in the United States while with Brazil. Manchester United reportedly want to bring him to the United Kingdom for a second round of tests with their own club doctors before giving the final approval to close the deal. With Brazil eliminated from the World Cup, Ederson is expected to travel to England later this week for that second medical assessment with Manchester United, pending the green light from the club’s medical team and management.
On the pitch, Ederson has been pictured in Atalanta colors during the 2025-26 season, including a notable moment in February when he celebrated a goal against Lazio. This season’s campaign has seen his profile rise, contributing to widespread speculation about a potential move to Old Trafford.
Complicating the transfer picture is the parallel development that Manchester United have agreed to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea for around €58.5 million (£50 million). The Chelsea deal has added a layer of confusion to the broader midfield recruitment narrative at United, suggesting a busy transfer window ahead.
However, recent reports from Thursday indicate that Manchester United remain intent on strengthening their midfield with two new signings in this window. The arrival of Santos does not automatically exclude Ederson, as the club continues to pursue multiple targets to bolster the engine room ahead of the new season. If Ederson’s second medical goes smoothly and the medical staff give their approval, United could finalize his move in the near term, potentially paving the way for a double midfield acquisition by the club this summer.
As the summer window progresses, all eyes will be on whether Ederson completes his move from Atalanta to Manchester United, and how the club’s two-midfielder strategy unfolds in the weeks ahead. The evolving situation remains fluid, with the second medical and final authorization representing the critical hinge upon which the deal may hinge, alongside the broader negotiations surrounding Santos’ arrival and the overall plans for United’s midfield overhaul.