Manchester United have confirmed a £50m transfer for Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos, structured as £48m guaranteed plus £2m in performance add‑ons. Chelsea retain a 10 per cent sell‑on clause, ensuring future profit if United later move the Brazilian. Santos, who logged 34 Premier League appearances and three goals for the Blues this season, will travel to Manchester for a medical later this week.

The deal strengthens United's midfield depth ahead of a congested schedule that includes a Champions League group stage and a title race with Arsenal and Liverpool. United manager Erik ten Hag praised Santos' ball retention and defensive work rate, suggesting he could compete for a starting spot alongside Casemiro and Christian Eriksen.

Chelsea, meanwhile, free up a sizable wage bill and recoup a substantial fee after a campaign that saw them finish fifth. The sell‑on clause could boost their finances if United later cash in on Santos. Both clubs now turn their focus to the final league fixtures, where United aim to close the gap on league leaders and Chelsea look to secure a European spot.