United have stumbled on the perfect Casemiro replacement, even his national team coaches think so – Ben Jacobs

Manchester United potentially have a gem on their hands, one who could form the bedrock of his national team for years to come. The Red Devils’ main challenge this summer was to find the ideal replacement for Casemiro, who is all set to join Major League Soccer side Inter Miami. Before leaving, the Brazilian recommended INEOS to sign Ederson from Atalanta, which United promptly did. The former Salernitana ace was subsequently called up for the World Cup, and United fans were excited to see their new recruit in action. Ederson medical complications Instead, the 26-year-old was limited to two cameo appearances off the bench, and he flattered to deceive in both. Since then, Ederson’s deal has run into trouble, with United not impressed with the medical he underwent in the United States. He is currently in Manchester, undergoing a thorough medical, and there is still a chance the move could break down. United fans should not worry, with the 20-time English league champions swiftly concluding a deal for Andrey Santos from Chelsea. Andrey Santos is rated extremely highly back home In further good news, journalist Ben Jacobs has claimed that, despite not making the World Cup squad, Andrey Santos is rated very highly back home. In fact, coaches in the Brazilian national camp feel Andrey Santos will be the long-term successor to Casemiro. “The expectation in the Brazil camp is that Andrey Santos is the person to fill the shoes of Casemiro in the no. 6 role,” Jacobs revealed. Good business from INEOS If this turns out to be true, United will be giddy with joy, especially considering how they landed the perfect replacement in such an inflated market. The Old Trafford faithful will be hoping to see their Brazilian recruits shine next season, with the 22-year-old expected to put pen to paper on his new United deal on Friday, along with fellow new signing Karl Darlow. Feature image Eddie Keogh 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 Ayantan Chowdhury After failing to become a professional footballer, Ayantan switched to the next best thing: writing about the greatest football club in the world. He has extensive sports journalism experience, having worked for over 10 years in the Indian sports media industry, writing for the biggest newspapers and websites. Currently an editor at The Peoples Person. You can follow him on X: @ayantanc_25