Manchester United have made an approach to sign Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos, with the Blues setting an asking price of £50m, according to reports.
Midfield Reinforcements Priority After Casemiro Exit
Old Trafford bosses have made midfield reinforcements their priority this summer following Casemiro's departure at the end of the season. United were also keen to replace Manuel Ugarte, who is now set to stay at the club after suffering a significant injury setback while at the World Cup with Uruguay.
Manchester United have already agreed a £35m deal with Atalanta to sign Brazil international Ederson, who is currently in the United States for the World Cup. However, manager Michael Carrick wants at least one more midfielder to arrive at Old Trafford.
Missed Targets Prompt Shift in Focus
United have already missed out on two key targets this summer. Manchester City won the race to sign England World Cup star Elliot Anderson, spending an eye-watering £116m to poach him from Nottingham Forest. Meanwhile, Tottenham secured Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham in a stunning deal worth £85m.
According to The Guardian, Manchester United have now turned their attentions to Chelsea's Andrey Santos.
Santos Open to Exit Amid Limited Minutes
The Brazilian has made only 47 appearances for Chelsea since moving to Stamford Bridge in 2023 and has been sent out on loan twice. Santos, 22, has shown glimpses of his immense potential but is behind Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez in the pecking order at Chelsea. As a result, it is claimed he is 'open' to leaving Stamford Bridge this summer for more regular minutes.
Chelsea's asking price for the midfielder stands at £50m.
