Manchester United's pursuit of Ederson has hit a dead end, with the Atalanta midfielder instead putting pen to paper on a new contract at the Serie A club, according to BBC News.
The Brazilian had been strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford, seen as a potential long-term option for United's midfield. However, talks between the two clubs failed to progress into a concrete deal, and Atalanta have moved quickly to tie down their man rather than risk losing him for a cut-price fee or on a future transfer.
By securing Ederson to fresh terms, Atalanta send a clear signal that they intend to keep hold of one of their key performers rather than sanction a sale this summer. For United, it represents another setback in their search for midfield reinforcements, with a player they had reportedly identified as a target now committed to his current side.
The report from BBC News does not detail why negotiations collapsed, but the outcome leaves United to look elsewhere for the additions Erik ten Hag's side are believed to need this window.