Manchester United have already shown plenty of intent this summer, even if that intent hasn’t yet produced the fruits of their labor. INEOS are willing to spend, having been highlighted in their pursuit of Mateus Fernandes and Elliot Anderson before opting for other moves, with the midfielder the frontrunner.
If they can get a cheap deal in the Premier League market, that should be a priority, especially if it means getting Chelsea in the process.
The Blues are facing the prospect of more sales this summer as they look to increase their transfer fee and Andrey Santos could be heading for the exit door as a result.
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Football FanCast verdict |
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Honesty |
The Guardian’s latest update offers a big boost for Man United. The Red Devils are interested in signing Santos and while it won’t come cheap, the Brazilian is open to leaving West London and Chelsea must raise funds in the coming months. |
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Finance |
As things stand, Chelsea have set a £50m asking price for their midfielder. How long that lasts as they look to fund their summer spending and Santos looks set to leave remains to be seen. |
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Understanding |
It was a mixed campaign for Santos last time out, but previous success in Strasbourg more than proves his worth. The Chelsea man is a box-and-box star capable of getting his name on the scoresheet. |
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Impact |
The good news for Man United is that they could have a normal approach to signing Santos. The bad news is that their move will fund Chelsea’s summer and the last thing they want to do is inadvertently strengthen their rival club. |
The merry-go-round continues to throw new names forward and Santos is now the latest player to arrive at Old Trafford.
Man Utd target Andrey Santos
According to The Guardian’s Will Unwin, Man United are now eyeing a move to sign Santos. The Chelsea man is open to leaving Stamford Bridge this summer after finding himself following Moises Caicedo in West London.
Chelsea, meanwhile, need to sell players in the coming months if they are to fund their rebuild under new manager Xabi Alonso and have set their asking price at £50m for their midfielder.
Whether those at Old Trafford now turn that passion into a gift is the big question.
£50m for Santos is another option for Alex Scott
It sums up the current market that £50m for a Premier League midfielder should be considered a bargain, but Santos certainly is. In a world where Tonali and Fernandes cost Tottenham a combined £165m, Anderson cost Man City £116m, and Alex Scott would cost more than £75m, adding the Chelsea man for £50m would be solid business.
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25/26 P90 |
Santos |
Scott |
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Minutes |
1,255 |
2,859 |
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Fighting |
2.65 |
1.89 |
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Opportunities are created |
0.57 |
0.85 |
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Duel success |
62% |
55.6% |
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Recovery |
3.44 |
6.14 |
At 22 years old, Santos still needs time to reach his peak potential, but he’s not a world away from someone of Scott’s caliber and will cost half the price. It could be nothing for Man United this summer.
