“We were stunned”: Serie A side breaks their silence on United’s transfer call, explains what will happen next

Ederson to Manchester United may not be happening after all. Fitness concerns reportedly arose during the Brazilian midfielder’s medical for his £35 million Old Trafford switch. The Atalanta midfielder suffered a meniscus injury last season that may not have been managed ideally, and clubs always tread carefully with knee problems of this nature. Yes, a meniscus tear is not usually career-ending, but it can cause ongoing performance problems, reduced knee stability and long-term concerns. This explains why INEOS decided to pull the plug on the deal, sending Ederson back to Bergamo. Once bitten, twice shy, the Red Devils had to be extra cautious this time, mindful of when they signed Rasmus Hojlund from the same Serie A outfit and then initially failed to play him due to a back issue. Atalanta react Now, with Ederson back in Bergamo, there have been suggestions that a new deal is on the table, with La Dea keen not to lose the 27-year-old on a free transfer next year. Their plans to tie the Samba star down on a long-term deal have now been confirmed by Atalanta director Cristiano Giuntoli, who gave his honest reaction to this transfer saga: “We were stunned [by Man United calling the Ederson deal off].” “Now we are working on a new contract for him.” 🚨🇧🇷 Atalanta director Cristiano Giuntoli: “We were stunned [by Man United calling Ederson deall off]”. “Now we are working on a new contract for him”. pic.twitter.com/mrTforgvsl — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 14, 2026 Ederson in a dilemma Whether Ederson agrees to the offer on the table remains to be seen. However, if he wants a move away, he may be wise not to sign, as that could block a potential switch elsewhere. AC Milan and Newcastle United want him, and not just those two: it has also been suggested United may return for him, though if a deal is to be struck for him to move to M16, club-to-club transfer terms will need to be re-negotiated. Featured image by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Daniel Onguko Dan is a writer with The Peoples Person, an avid Manchester United fan whose passion for the Red Devils evolved into writing about them. He was introduced to United back in 2008, and his love for the club has continued to grow ever since. Like every other United fan, he believes the club will soon return to its rightful place and strives to reflect that belief in his writing. While he has also written about other Premier League sides, including Arsenal for Just Arsenal and The Arsenal Analysis Blogspot, Dan lives and breathes Manchester United.