🛒 United give up on Ancelotti call-up, target another Brazilian | OneFootball

Called up to represent Brazil at the FIFA World Cup after Wesley was cut, defensive midfielder Éderson will no longer be joining Manchester United.

ge has learned that he did not pass his medical exams, causing the deal with Atalanta to collapse.

The Red Devils' focus — having already reached an agreement with Andrey Santos — has now shifted to João Gomes of Wolverhampton.

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The midfielder, who came through Flamengo's academy, had been in very advanced talks with Atlético de Madrid for around €45 million.

But everything changed after agent Jorge Mendes, who was brokering the deal, took Bernardo Silva — then an Atlético target — to Real Madrid.

João was already preparing for the move to Spain when Atleti pulled out of the deal after becoming annoyed with Jorge Mendes' conduct.

Even with his team being relegated to the Championship, the No. 8 stood out and is also reportedly on Liverpool's radar. 

Éderson, meanwhile, is expected back in Italy by Atalanta.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano revealed that the Bergamo club believe he is 100% fit and able to train with a focus on the new season.

The defensive midfielder came on in the 81st minute against Haiti and then entered the pitch in the 79th minute in the match that ended with Brazil being eliminated by Norway.

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