Andrey Santos: United make their move
Your club has made contact over Andrey Santos. United approached the Chelsea midfielder's agents to understand his situation, with no formal bid to Chelsea yet (2) (4). Chelsea value the Brazilian at around £50m, though United are unlikely to go that high (5). Romano adds that Chelsea do not see Santos as untouchable, if the money is right, he can leave (4). Back in February, United already spoke to his agent (4).
Alonso wants Tchouameni if Enzo goes
Aurelien Tchouameni is a United target, but another club is shaping the market. Xabi Alonso is reportedly urging Chelsea to sanction a deal for Tchouameni if Enzo Fernandez leaves this summer (1). That puts Chelsea's midfield in flux, and United's plans hinge partly on what happens at Stamford Bridge.
A Chelsea midfielder with Casemiro posters on his wall
One more name from Chelsea: a midfielder described as 'special' is reportedly open to joining United (3). He idolises Casemiro, which makes this interesting, Casemiro left the club, and Manuel Ugarte's injury has forced United to broaden their search (3).
United want Paraguay's star
United are also tracking a Paraguay international who caught attention at the World Cup (5). No name yet, Spanish outlet Fichajes broke the story, and details remain thin.
Fan reactions
United fans are split on the Andrey Santos links. Some point to his lack of Premier League minutes and wonder why the club keeps shopping at Chelsea, while others note the circumstances, Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes slipped away, Ugarte is injured, and the market is tight. The Ederson update from Simon Stone landed well: a full medical waiting, once Brazil's World Cup ends.
