Man Utd weigh up surprise move for Chelsea's Andrey Santos as Ederson deal held up by double medical demand
United are considering the Brazilian midfielder after missing out on several top midfield targets this summer, while Ederson's move has been delayed because the club want him to have two separate medicals.
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Manchester United are weighing up a move for Chelsea's Andrey Santos after missing out on a string of midfield targets this summer, according to The Sun.
The Brazilian midfielder has been at Chelsea since 2023 but has spent much of his time on loan. United's interest comes after they were beaten to Mateus Fernandes (Tottenham, £85m), Sandro Tonali (Tottenham, around £100m) and Elliot Anderson (Manchester City, £116m), with Aurelien Tchouameni, Alex Scott and Ayyoub Bouaddi all proving complicated to land.
Why is the Ederson deal taking so long?
The Sun also reports that Ederson's move to Old Trafford has been held up because United want him to have two separate medicals before the transfer is finalised. The first part has already been completed, but the second must take place in England.
The Brazilian was only freed up after Brazil were knocked out of the World Cup by Norway. It remains unclear whether United will give him time to rest before completing the process or look to wrap it up quickly, with pre-season training underway and a Scandinavian tour starting on July 18.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who are Manchester United trying to sign in midfield?
- Reports suggest the club is considering a move for Chelsea's Andrey Santos after missing out on other primary targets during the summer transfer window.
- Why is the Ederson transfer delayed?
- According to reports, Manchester United are insisting that Ederson undergoes two separate medical examinations before completing his move to Old Trafford.
- Where did these transfer rumours originate?
- The claims regarding both Andrey Santos and Ederson were originally published by The Sun and featured in a recent Sky Sports transfer round-up.