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The £35 Million Deal That CRASHED: Ederson Stays With Atalanta After United’s Medical Meltdown

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The £35 Million Deal That CRASHED: Ederson Stays With Atalanta After United's Medical Meltdown
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Ederson just inked a new contract with Atalanta, a huge twist after his proposed move to Manchester United completely imploded! Everyone thought the 27-year-old was off to the English giants, with a massive £35 million deal already agreed with Atalanta.

Atalanta Secures Their Man After United’s Pull-Out

Michael Carrick’s side pulled the plug after a full medical flagged some serious injury concerns for the Brazilian. His old deal was set to run out in 2027, but Atalanta announced they’ve now locked him in. United *could* try and resurrect a move later in the transfer window, but don’t expect it to be on the same terms.

United’s Midfield Scramble Continues

They’re still desperate for midfield depth, especially with multiple fronts next season. Bolstering the middle of the park has been their main focus this summer, missing out on several key targets. While Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa and Andrey Santos from Chelsea are in, Casemiro’s gone and Manuel Ugarte has a long-term injury, meaning they’re still chasing a third midfielder. Roma’s Manu Kone is on their radar, and a bid could be coming soon. Plus, United is also targeting a new left-back and a left winger this summer. What a saga!

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