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Manchester United have reached a final decision on whether to reopen talks to sign Brazilian midfielder Ederson, according to Fabrizio Romano.<\/p>\n
Done Deal to Dead in the Water<\/h5>\n
Ederson, 27, was set to become the first signing under Michael Carrick after a \u00a339 million deal was struck with Atalanta last month. <\/p>\n
A four-year contract, with the option for an additional twelve months, was agreed with the player, who turned down interest from elsewhere \u2013 namely Atletico Madrid \u2013 to prioritise a move to Old Trafford. <\/p>\n
However, a late call-up to the Brazil squad, joining Matheus Cunha and Casemiro, for the World Cup delayed the move after concerns were raised during a medical. In response, United planned to hold a second round of testing once Ederson\u2019s tournament in North America had ended.<\/p>\n
This second medical was held last week, leading the Red Devils, spearheaded by sporting director Jason Wilcox, to pull the plug on a transfer which had appeared a foregone conclusion in June. Club sources insist this decision was only taken after<\/em> the failed medical.<\/p>\n But the fact that negotiations were opened to sign Aston Villa maestro Youri Tielemans at the same time, with a \u00a350 million agreement reached with Chelsea for Andrey Santos, only casts further doubt on these claims.<\/p>\n In another twist, David Ornstein revealed Manchester United could choose to reopen talks with Atalanta for Ederson later in the window, though The Athletic<\/em> reporter was uncertain whether the player or his club would be receptive to this.<\/p>\n This was corroborated by Simon Stone (BBC<\/em>), who claimed well-placed sources said the \u201ctransfer could be resurrected later in the summer depending how the window develops\u201d, but United would \u201cnot be prepared to sanction any move at the previously agreed terms\u201d.<\/p>\n Fabrizio Romano has firmly rejected any possibility of a move being rekindled, however. The Italian transfer expert states it is \u201cnot expected (to) be revisited or reactivated at any time this summer.\u201d<\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7 \u00c9derson to Manchester United not expected be revisited or reactivated at any time this summer.<\/p>\n Discussions completely collapsed since Friday last week, as revealed.<\/p>\nUnited will not reopen talks<\/h5>\n
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