“Here we go!” United clinch great deal for sensational Brazilian midfielder – Fabrizio Romano

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Manchester United have reached a full agreement with Chelsea to sign midfield sensation Andrey Santos. News broke minutes ago via the ever-reliable David Ornstein that a deal had been struck for the midfield enforcer, and Romano has now added his seal of approval to the story. 🚨🔴 Andrey Santos to Manchester United, here we go! Deal in place with medical now booked in next 24h for Brazilian midfielder.#MUFC to pay £50m matching price asked by Chelsea plus 10% sell-on clause. Contract until June 2031 to be signed tomorrow — follows @David_Ornstein. pic.twitter.com/l0o2LFXBtC — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 8, 2026 More details emerge As previously reported, United will pay a £48 million fee plus £2 million in easily achieved add-ons. Chelsea will retain a 10% sell-on fee. Romano claims that the deal could be completed as soon as tomorrow. He says: “Medical now booked in next 24h for Brazilian midfielder.” “Contract until June 2031 to be signed tomorrow.” After a quiet period in the transfer market after losing out on Mateus Fernandes to Tottenham Hotspur, INEOS have acted rapidly in getting this deal over the line. 24-hour turnaround Rumours of United’s interest in the Rio de Janeiro man only really began to build in the last few days. By contrast, agreement was struck for Santos’ countryman Ederson weeks ago, but the deal has still not been completed due to the player being called up for the World Cup. If indeed Santos signs tomorrow, he is likely to beat his compatriot to become the Red Devils’ first signing of the summer. The 22-year-old Brazil international represents excellent value for money in this summer’s inflated market. He is an exciting talent, with many seeing him as a natural successor to the outgoing Casemiro. Featured image Shaun Botterill via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Latest Top Stories… Red Billy Red Billy is the managing editor of The Peoples Person, author of three books and two magazines and totally obsessed with football’s transfer market. Billy first saw United live in 1971, watching George Best, Bobby Charlton and Denis Law, before becoming a League Match ticket book holder from 1975/76 and a writer since 1995. Billy still insists Matteo Darmian and Alex Telles could have made it at United given half a chance.