Manchester United are anticipated to be within the switch market this summer season looking out for a midfielder with Casemiro outbound as soon as the season ends, whereas Manuel Ugarte’s performances have been substandard as nicely.
A box-to-box midfielder is the perfect profile for the Pink Devils and a prolonged shortlist of choices has seen Chelsea star Andrey Santos emerge as a powerful potential acquisition within the switch window, in accordance with Sport Illustrated.
Santos has made a constructive impression with the Blues this season, however owing to competitors from Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo within the deeper-lying place in Chelsea’s midfield, his future stays an open proposition.
Plus, the supply has added that Chelsea might be prepared to sanction his sale for the fitting sum despite Liam Rosenior liking the Brazilian. Transfermarkt values Andrey Santos at £35 million however it’s possible he’ll price considerably extra.
Santos a fantastic long-term addition
Chelsea have offered sufficient minutes to Andrey Santos in midfield this season subsequent to the defensively-solid Moises Caicedo, and it’s truthful to say that the 21-year-old has made good use of his alternatives at Stamford Bridge.
Having mentioned that, his expertise within the Premier League and the Champions League at a really younger age makes him a stable long-term possibility for Manchester United, and if they’re able to get a deal over the road for him, it could be a fantastic coup available in the market.
Santos has an outstanding work-rate as he presses relentlessly and makes interceptions intelligently too. He isn’t the strongest bodily however makes correct tackles, and is able to dictating play from the deeper areas of the pitch as nicely.
United may need to pay Chelsea a premium for Santos’ companies contemplating the Blues is perhaps a bit reluctant about eliminating a really promising expertise to a direct rival, however all issues level in the direction of the South American being a worthy addition.
