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Ederson's transfer to Manchester United faces last-minute complications

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 8:20 PM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Ederson's transfer to Manchester United faces last-minute complications

Summary

Ederson's potential move to Manchester United is encountering hurdles, with reports indicating a last-minute collapse could be imminent. An agreement for a €45 million transfer from Atalanta had been reached, marking Ederson as United's anticipated first summer signing. However, his late inclusion in Brazil's World Cup squad has delayed his medical examination. There are concerns about his fitness, leading some to suggest Manchester United might reconsider the deal. Transfer expert Ben Jacobs indicated that clarification on Ederson's status is expected following the World Cup's conclusion.

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•Medical examination for Ederson pending after World Cup.
•Financial agreement of €45 million is in place.
•Concerns raised about Ederson's fitness and Premier League suitability.
•United may pull out of the deal if fitness issues arise.
•Clarity on the transfer expected soon post-World Cup.

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Ederson to Manchester United is facing a last-minute collapse, given the latest reports on this transfer.The Brazilian midfielder was expected to be United’s first summer signing. Even before the Wo...
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