"According to Jacobs, Santos was discussed by United chiefs when they were in talks with Chelsea over the sale of Alejandro Garnacho, who moved to Stamford Bridge last summer. He suggests that Santos remains a player of interest for the Red Devils, though it will be tough to get him out of the London side."
"The only other name that I've heard and I'll kind of repeat it from the Garnacho talks, is Andrey Santos. And right now, I think less likely than it was when Man United and Chelsea were negotiating over Alejandro Garnacho because at that point, Santos was not really getting game time. And now he's playing under a manager who knows him really well from Strasbourg."
Manchester United prioritizes midfield reinforcement this summer, targeting Adam Wharton, Elliot Anderson, and Carlos Baleba. However, these players command substantial fees and attract rival clubs' attention, prompting United to evaluate alternatives. Andrey Santos, a 21-year-old Chelsea midfielder, emerged as a potential option during previous Garnacho negotiations. Santos joined Chelsea from Vasco da Gama in 2023 but has struggled for consistent Premier League playing time with only ten starts this season. Under new manager Liam Rosenior, who previously worked with Santos at Strasbourg, the midfielder has increased his appearances. Chelsea's reluctance to sell Santos, particularly following their strengthened position after Garnacho's arrival, makes acquisition challenging for United.
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