Manchester United is in the final stretch of signing Brazilian midfielder Éderson from Atalanta, with the 26-year-old currently undergoing a medical as the club works to formalize a deal that has been verbally agreed since early June 2026.

The fee sits in the range of £35 million to £38 million, with the higher end dependent on performance-related add-ons. In euro terms, that translates to roughly €40.5 million to €45 million.

How the deal came together

The verbal agreement was reached in early June, but the formal process stalled while Éderson was on international duty with Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He underwent an initial medical assessment during that tournament, and following Brazil’s exit from the competition, he is expected to arrive in England around July 8-9 for a second, more comprehensive check with United’s medical staff.

That second medical is the last real hurdle. Everything else, the fee structure, the personal terms, the contract length, has reportedly been sorted. United is offering a deal through 2030, with an option for a further year.

Born on July 7, 1999, Éderson just turned 27. United has been deliberate about targeting players in that mid-to-late 20s window under head coach Michael Carrick, who has made rebuilding the engine room of the squad a clear priority.

Who Éderson is and why United want him

Éderson, not to be confused with Manchester City’s goalkeeper of the same name, is a box-to-box midfielder who spent his peak years developing at Atalanta under Gian Piero Gasperini. A potential transfer to Atlético Madrid fell through, allowing United to accelerate their pursuit of the Brazilian midfielder.

What this means for United’s transfer strategy

The base fee of £35 million for a player of Éderson’s age and profile, coming off a World Cup campaign with Brazil, is a reasonable market rate rather than a panic premium. The add-ons push the potential ceiling to £38 million, but those are contingent on outcomes, not guaranteed outlay.

The main risk is medical. The reason the deal has not been officially announced despite a verbal agreement from early June is precisely because clubs do not rubber-stamp transfers until the medical clears. A second examination in the UK being required suggests either thoroughness on United’s part or that the initial assessment flagged something worth a closer look. If the medical comes back clean, the expectation is a prompt announcement.