Tusport - News - Man United seal Ederson paperwork, eye Johnstone return

Manchester United have completed the paperwork to sign Brazilian midfielder Ederson from Atalanta BC, with transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano confirming that all documents between the clubs are now signed. Ederson will travel to England after his holiday to undergo final medical checks and put pen to paper on his contract, having already passed an unofficial medical with Atalanta’s consent. Personal terms have been in place for months, with the player understood to be set on the move to Old Trafford. The official unveiling will follow once the last formalities are concluded, making Ederson United’s first midfield addition of the summer window. United’s rebuild does not end there. Behind the scenes, work is ongoing to add at least one more midfielder, a priority identified by the football leadership early in the window. The club is targeting greater athleticism, ball-winning presence and transitional control—areas Ederson has impressed in Serie A—while ensuring depth to support Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes through a demanding domestic and European schedule. In goal, reports indicate United are exploring a surprise move to re-sign former academy graduate Sam Johnstone as a potential second summer arrival. The 31-year-old England international would bring Premier League experience and homegrown value, while providing competition and cover amid uncertainty around the future of a £39m signing in the position. Any approach remains subject to negotiations and the club’s broader squad planning, but Johnstone’s profile aligns with United’s push for reliable, ready-to-play options. Ederson’s arrival signals a pragmatic shift: players with peak-age profiles, strong physical metrics and proven availability. He offers versatility as a box-to-box option, able to press, recover possession and carry the ball through midfield. If a second midfield signing follows, United could field a more balanced unit capable of sustaining intensity across 90 minutes, addressing last season’s issues in control and durability. Next steps will see Ederson complete his formal medical and be introduced once media duties are scheduled. United are expected to accelerate further targets in the coming days, aiming to lock in core additions before pre-season opens. While timelines can move, the direction is clear: early business, defined roles, and a squad built to compete more consistently.