Elliot Anderson went to Manchester City, while Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonail chose Tottenham. Three midfielders Manchester United had at the top of their wish list. It was a consolation that Brazilian Ederson was all but ready for signing, with the Atalanta player himself confirming this at the World Cup. On Friday, the news comes that Ederson will not find his way to Old Trafford either.
“The Éderson transfer to United will not happen. The deal is considered to have collapsed after Man Utd notified Atalanta, reports hyperactive transfer journalist Romano on social media.
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According to the Daily Mail, the decision comes due to concerns after the first medical tests with the 27-year-old. It went towards a deal with £35 million plus £3.8 million in bonuses. The announcement comes on the same day that Andrey Santos, according to several British media outlets, has completed his transfer from Chelsea to Manchester United, a £48 million transfer.
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