Manchester United push on with £38m Ederson deal despite knee scare in medical

Manchester United are pressing ahead with their £38 million move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson after a knee problem discovered during his medical threatened to derail the transfer. Further tests are scheduled, and the club believe the deal can still be completed if the results come back clear, according to the Manchester Evening News.

Ederson had appeared close to joining United before the medical complication emerged, prompting reports that the move had collapsed entirely. The club have since pushed back on that characterisation, insisting they have not walked away from negotiations with the Italian club.

Elsewhere, Julian Alvarez has returned to transfer speculation following his standout performance at the World Cup, where the Argentina forward scored one of the tournament’s most eye-catching goals against Switzerland. The Manchester City striker has been linked with a move away, with Arsenal among the clubs mentioned in connection with the 24-year-old.

Tottenham Hotspur, meanwhile, have already exceeded £200 million in summer spending after completing the signings of Mateus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali and Jan Paul van Hecke. Reports suggest the north London club are not finished yet, with an £80 million target said to be on their radar as they look to build further on a busy window.