MANCHESTER UNITED HAVE agreed a £48 million (€56.18 million) deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos, the Press Association understands.
Michael Carrick’s men are seeking a midfield overhaul this summer, with popular star Casemiro departing and Manuel Ugarte suffering a serious knee injury at the World Cup.
United have agreed a deal with Atalanta to sign Ederson for €40.5 million plus a potential €4.5 million, with fellow Brazil international Santos also looking set to move to Old Trafford.
The Red Devils have agreed to pay Chelsea £48m (€56.18 million) for the 22-year-old, with a further £2m (€2.34 million) in potential add-ons and a 10% sell-on clause.
Santos joined Chelsea in 2023 from Vasco da Gama, where he returned on loan along with temporary stints at Nottingham Forest and Strasbourg.
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The midfielder has won six caps for Brazil but was not part of their World Cup squad.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have completed the signing of Portuguese teenager Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon on a contract until 2034, the Premier League club announced.
Chelsea is delighted to confirm that Geovany Quenda has joined the club from Sporting Lisbon, signing a contract until 2034. ✍️ pic.twitter.com/NjcJ89Bv9F
The deal, which was struck last year, sees the versatile 19-year-old head to London for a fee of around £44 million (€51.5 million).
“It feels great to be here. Chelsea is a great team and I am excited to play here at Stamford Bridge,” Quenda told the club’s website.
“The club has shown faith in players like me and I am proud to be here, proud to be part of this club.”
The Portugal U21 international, who can play on either wing or at wing-back, helped Sporting win the domestic league and cup double in 2024/25.
Named Primeira Liga Young player of the season in 2025, Quenda made 54 appearances in all competitions for Sporting.
He also holds the record as the youngest Portuguese player to score in the Uefa Champions League, netting the 4-1 victory over Kairat in September 2025.
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Man United agree €56m deal with Chelsea for Brazil midfielder Andrey Santos
LAST UPDATE | 8 Jul
MANCHESTER UNITED HAVE agreed a £48 million (€56.18 million) deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos, the Press Association understands.
Michael Carrick’s men are seeking a midfield overhaul this summer, with popular star Casemiro departing and Manuel Ugarte suffering a serious knee injury at the World Cup.
United have agreed a deal with Atalanta to sign Ederson for €40.5 million plus a potential €4.5 million, with fellow Brazil international Santos also looking set to move to Old Trafford.
The Red Devils have agreed to pay Chelsea £48m (€56.18 million) for the 22-year-old, with a further £2m (€2.34 million) in potential add-ons and a 10% sell-on clause.
Santos joined Chelsea in 2023 from Vasco da Gama, where he returned on loan along with temporary stints at Nottingham Forest and Strasbourg.
The midfielder has won six caps for Brazil but was not part of their World Cup squad.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have completed the signing of Portuguese teenager Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon on a contract until 2034, the Premier League club announced.
The deal, which was struck last year, sees the versatile 19-year-old head to London for a fee of around £44 million (€51.5 million).
“It feels great to be here. Chelsea is a great team and I am excited to play here at Stamford Bridge,” Quenda told the club’s website.
“The club has shown faith in players like me and I am proud to be here, proud to be part of this club.”
The Portugal U21 international, who can play on either wing or at wing-back, helped Sporting win the domestic league and cup double in 2024/25.
Named Primeira Liga Young player of the season in 2025, Quenda made 54 appearances in all competitions for Sporting.
He also holds the record as the youngest Portuguese player to score in the Uefa Champions League, netting the 4-1 victory over Kairat in September 2025.
With reporting from – © AFP 2026
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