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United signs Santos, Newcastle revamp after Manzambicollapse

Overview

Manchester United completed the £48‑50 million acquisition of 22‑year‑old Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea on 13 July 2026. The five‑year contract (optional sixth) includes a 10 % sell‑on clause and performance‑related bonuses. United’s director of football Jason Wilcox called Santos an “exceptional midfielder,” and caretaker manager Michael Carrick said he will help the team “take the next step.” Santos, who made 43 appearances for Chelsea and featured in their 2025 Club World Cup‑winning squad, expressed excitement about joining United.

Newcastle United’s planned €‑free signing of Swiss winger Johan Manzambi collapsed, with the player now expected to move to Aston Villa. Following the setback, the Magpies are targeting Brazilian midfielder Danilo (currently at Botafogo), Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Joao Gomes, and other prospects in Italy and Germany. Newcastle have also maintained interest in Brazil’s Bruno Guimarães, rejecting offers between £55 million and £80 million and demanding around £100 million for his release. The club reiterated interest in Tottenham youngster Archie Gray, though experts note he is not yet ready to replace departing midfielders Sandro Tonali and possibly Guimarães.

The squad overhaul continues with the departures of senior defenders Kieran Trippier, Emil Krafth, Matt Targett and goalkeeper John Ruddy, while young signings – 18‑year‑old goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen, winger Bazoumana Toure, and forward Sean Steur – have arrived as Newcastle rebuilds its midfield core ahead of the Premier League season.

Timeline

  1. about 18 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 27 sources
    Manchester United completes £50 million signing of Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos

    Manchester United signed Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea for ~£50 million on a five‑year deal, replacing Casemiro and bolstering the midfield.

  2. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 11 sources
    Newcastle United's Summer Transfer Moves Focus on Midfield Reinforcements

    Newcastle United’s bid for Johan Manzambi fell through; they now eye Danilo, Joao Gomes and others, while Arsenal pursue Bruno Guimarães and Tottenham’s Archie Gray is also on their radar.

  3. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 12 sources
    Manchester United completes £50m signing of Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos

    Manchester United have completed the £50 million transfer of Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea, with his medical and contract finalized; the deal attracted criticism from former United stars.

  4. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Manchester United eyes Nottingham Forest full‑back Neco Williams

    Manchester United have shown interest in Nottingham Forest defender Neco Williams, with Newcastle also monitoring him; Forest are negotiating a new deal. United have also signed Andrey Santos and Karl Darlow.

  5. 7 days ago

    [SPORTS] 31 sources
    Manchester United completes £50m signing of Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos

    Manchester United have agreed to pay about £50 million for Chelsea’s Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos, signing him to a five‑year deal after a medical, as part of a midfield overhaul.

  6. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 12 sources
    Manchester United eyes multiple midfield signings in summer 2026

    Manchester United have secured Ederson from Atalanta and are chasing midfield targets Andrey Santos, Aurelien Tchouaméni, Alex Scott, Felix Nmecha and Kaishu Sano ahead of the 2026‑27 season.

  7. 9 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Chelsea evaluates summer sales of Andrey Santos and Enzo Fernandez amid transfer rumours

    Chelsea may sell Andrey Santos for a profit as it navigates financial limits, while Enzo Fernández’s Real Madrid link is denied and his partner expresses support for any decision ahead of the World Cup.

  8. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 19 sources
    Manchester United Target Chelsea Midfielder Andrey Santos in £50m Deal

    Manchester United are eyeing Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos, valued at £50 million, to bolster a midfield weakened by Casemiro’s exit and Ugarte’s injury; Chelsea may sell to fund their rebuild.

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