United Seal Santos in Midfield Race | Manchester United News

Manchester United News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Manchester United pulled off a stunning late summer coup, landing highly sought-after midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea in a £50 million deal — their second major signing after Ederson. Outbidding fierce Premier League rivals like Aston Villa, Newcastle, and even Manchester City, who reportedly got involved during talks with the new manager, United’s clear vision for Santos’s role in their midfield rebuild sealed the deal. The Brazilian, one of the most wanted players this summer, chose United over Saudi Arabian clubs and others, drawn by the chance to be a cornerstone in their squad…