Éderson deal collapses after failed medical
Your midfield rebuild just hit a wall. Éderson's move from Atalanta to Manchester United is off after the Brazilian failed his medical (3) (7) (8) (9). The deal was virtually done before the collapse (9). Atalanta were reportedly stunned by the outcome (3).
The transfer had been agreed at around £35m (7). Now United have walked away entirely and are already looking elsewhere (4).
João Gomes becomes the pivot
With Éderson out, United have shifted attention to Wolves midfielder João Gomes (1) (4). His move to Atletico Madrid had already stalled, opening the door (1). Liverpool have also made contact with Wolves about Gomes, asking about fee and payment structure (4). This is not a free run.
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Manu Koné is also under consideration (reddit). The club need at least two midfielders after Casemiro's departure, and the board are willing to go past £85m for the right profile.
Maxi Araújo looks unobtainable
Sporting CP consider Maxi Araújo untransferable despite interest from United and Chelsea (2). The left-sided player is not expected to move this window.
Fenerbahçe circle around Rashford
Fenerbahçe have added Marcus Rashford to their target list after completing the Mason Greenwood deal (5). The Turkish club are pushing for another marquee forward (5).
Fan reactions
The Éderson collapse has split opinion. Some fans are frustrated at yet another stalled midfield deal, pointing out the club's habit of letting targets slip (reddit). Others see the pivot to João Gomes as a smarter move, younger, Premier League-proven, and potentially better value. The Liverpool interest in Gomes is adding genuine anxiety to the conversation.
