man shortlist after Ederson and Andrey Santos decisions
Manchester United has abandoned their pursuit of Atalanta midfielder Ederson following concerns raised during his medical examination. The club is currently restructuring its midfield, with plans to sign other targets including Manu Kone and Alex Scott.
Why it matters
This highlights the high-stakes nature of professional football transfers and the critical role of medical evaluations in multi-million pound deals.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick Manchester United have drawn up a three-man midfield shortlist that includes Manu Kone and Alex Scott, with the Red Devils’ co-owners, INEOS, planning to sign two of them for Michael Carrick’s side, according to a report.
Man Utd have a deal in place with Chelsea for Andrey Santos , who will switch from Stamford Bridge to Old Trafford in a £50million deal.
The Red Devils, who will play in the Champions League next season under manager Carrick, were also planning to sign Ederson Silva.
Man Utd had long agreed on a deal with Atalanta for Ederson , who had undergone the first part of his medical before the start of the 2026 World Cup.
However, according to Fabrizio Romano , Man Utd have decided to pull the plug on a deal for Ederson .
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