Why Ederson's Brazil omission is a clear warning sign to Man Utd
Add as preferred source on Google Manchester United have been linked with a move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, but his omission from the Brazil squad should serve as a warning.It will be a busy summer at Manchester United as Ineos looks to improve the team, with departures expected.Casemiro’s exit will have the biggest impact on the team. United need to revamp their midfield by finding a partner for Kobbie Mainoo and ensuring there is enough strength and depth in that particular department for next season.Atalanta midfielder Ederson has been linked with United, but not for the first time. The Brazilian initially emerged as a target in 2024 when Ruben Amorim was the head coach.Photo by Massimo Insabato/Archivio Massimo Insabato/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images What are your thoughts on Ederson being linked to Man Utd? Is he what we need? Getty Images Ederson snubbed for Brazil squadEderson has been on United’s radar for a long time.That means the club has done its checks and should have an idea about his pros and cons as a midfielder.Although Ederson has impressed at Atalanta this season, Carlo Ancelotti has left him out of the Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup.That means two different things for United as a potential suitor for the 26-year-old: 1) Ederson won’t be at the World Cup, so a deal doesn’t need to wait until after the tournament, 2) scouts won’t get to see him perform for Brazil at a major tournament.However, Ederson’s failure to make the cut for Ancelotti’s squad should serve as a warning to United.If Ederson, at 26, can’t get into a squad that features multiple midfielders past their best, is he really a player United should be signing? Two of the midfielders selected are older than 32, with Fabinho currently playing for Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League.The other midfielders joining Casemiro in the Brazil squad include Bruno Guimaraes, Danilo Santos, and Lucas Paqueta.It remains to be seen how serious United are about signing Ederson. Sir Alex Ferguson shared his tip ahead of World Cup 2026! Who do YOU think is the favourite to win the World Cup? What do you think of Fergie's assessment? Getty Images Who was the last midfielder Man Utd signed from Serie A?The last midfielder United signed from Serie A was Sofyan Amrabat.The Moroccan arrived on a season-long loan from Fiorentina.Amrabat’s highlight at United was winning the FA Cup against Man City.The Morocco international is currently playing for Real Betis with former United winger Antony in La Liga.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best United content each week direct to your mailbox
