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Manchester United's move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson has collapsed late in the transfer window, despite the Brazilian having undergone a medical. The 27-year-old is now in limbo, but AC Milan, under new manager Ruben Amorim, are ready to swoop in. Amorim, who was sacked by Manchester United in January after a 14-month tenure, wants to reshape Milan's midfield and has already made contact with Atalanta. Milan recently signed Goncalo Ramos from PSG for a club-record £60 million. Amorim also publicly apologized to Manchester United fans for not addressing them after his dismissal, acknowledging mistakes and vowing to learn from the experience. Milan and United are set to face each other in a pre-season friendly on August 15.
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Manchester United have seen their move for Atalanta's Ederson fall apart late in the day, and Ruben Amorim, now at AC Milan, is ready to pounce on the transfer opportunity.
By Samuel Meade, Sports Brand Writer 09:47, 14 Jul 2026
AC Milan are ready to swoop in for Ederson after Manchester United's move for the Atalanta midfielder fell through.
Ruben Amorim is ready to seize on the situation after the Brazilian saw an agreement to move to Old Trafford collapse. The 27-year-old was widely expected to join the Premier League giants, but the move failed to materialise late in the day.
The deal was ultimately cancelled after the player had undergone a medical. It all means Ederson is in limbo, having expected to leave Atalanta, but now one of their Serie A rivals is ready to offer him a route out of Bergamo.
According to Calciomercato, Amorim wants to reshape the Rossoneri midfield. The former Sporting Lisbon boss is keen to change Milan's recruitment strategy, with the club ready to pursue proven Serie A quality.
The Milan hierarchy has already made contact with Atalanta to explore a move for Ederson, who had been away at the World Cup with Brazil. The San Siro outfit have signalled their intent this summer by securing a move for PSG striker Goncalo Ramos — who has moved for a club-record transfer fee of around £60 million.
Milan will play United in their final pre-season game in Poland on 15 August, giving Amorim the chance to take on his former side — and he could boast a midfielder whom the Red Devils themselves almost signed.
Amorim Reflects on Manchester United Tenure
Amorim has apologised for not addressing the United fans following his sacking in January. He remained silent after his 14-month tenure was brought to an end in January but addressed his time at the club after his first Milan press conference.
"It is hard to explain the mistakes as I would have to explain all the context of the last adventure. The only thing I can say is that I learn a lot and I did some mistakes. I didn't have the opportunity — and I am sorry for that — to say something to the Manchester United fans at the moment, but I am really proud to have been their coach for a year.
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"Now it is a different history. There are a lot of things I could do better in the last experience. But sometimes it is like that. You need to learn to reach a different level. That is my thinking here. Everyone learns from their experience. I learn a lot. I did some mistakes. I will try to change but there are some things you never change. I think I will be better. That is all."
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Manchester United's £35m Transfer of Atalanta's Ederson Nears Completion After World Cup Delay