By Brian Said Iha | May 27, 2026
The transfer saga surrounding Brazilian midfielder Éderson has taken another dramatic twist after reports emerged that the Atalanta star has already agreed personal terms with Manchester United and is now waiting for the club to give the final green light on the move.
Sources close to the negotiations reveal that Ederson has temporarily paused all other transfer offers from interested European clubs as he prioritizes a switch to Old Trafford, signaling his strong desire to wear the famous red jersey next season.
The deal, believed to be worth around £45 million, is currently on standby as Manchester United continue internal discussions over their midfield targets before making a final commitment to Atalanta.
Despite the agreement on personal terms already being in place, the Red Devils are yet to officially approve the transfer package, with club executives reportedly weighing several midfield options as part of the club’s wider summer rebuild.
The uncertainty has now created intense speculation among fans, with many supporters flooding social media demanding the club finalize the signing immediately.
Football insiders say Ederson remains calm and fully focused on Manchester United, even as rival clubs continue monitoring the situation closely. The Brazilian is understood to be willing to wait for United’s decision rather than rush into another move elsewhere.
At just 26 years old, the energetic midfielder has built a strong reputation in Serie A for his aggressive tackling, physical presence, ball recovery and ability to control the tempo in midfield — qualities many fans believe Manchester United desperately need.
Meanwhile, Atalanta are reportedly open to completing the transfer quickly if United officially proceed with the deal, but patience inside the Italian club is beginning to wear thin as the summer transfer market heats up.
The big question now remains:
Will Manchester United finally pull the trigger and bring Ederson to Old Trafford, or could delays open the door for another European giant to hijack the deal?
For now, one thing is clear — Ederson is waiting for the Red Devils.
