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Newcastle Swoop for Ederson After Man Utd U-Turn
11 Jul
Summary
- Newcastle United preparing bid for Atalanta's Ederson.
- Manchester United withdrew from a deal after medical checks.
- Atalanta insists Ederson is fit and may offer new contract.
Newcastle United is emerging as a potential destination for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, after Manchester United unexpectedly withdrew from a previously agreed deal. The Premier League club had reached a preliminary agreement for the Brazilian in June, but initiated a second round of medical examinations post-international duty. These checks led to Manchester United's abrupt withdrawal from negotiations.
Newcastle sees an opportunity to secure an elite midfield addition, especially with Sandro Tonali's significant sale and uncertainty surrounding Bruno Guimaraes. Notably, Newcastle's recruitment team does not share Manchester United's reservations regarding Ederson's fitness. Despite reports of a minor knee concern being the cause of Manchester United's withdrawal, Atalanta insists the player is healthy.
Atalanta is open to business at their original valuation, likely meaning Newcastle would need to match Manchester United's prior offer. The Italian club might also propose a new contract to Ederson, whose current deal has just 12 months remaining. Atalanta's coach is willing to keep the player if a transfer fails to materialize.
