Man Utd open talks to Andrey Santos with asking price revealed

Manchester United have already showed plenty of intent this summer, even if that intent is yet to produce the fruits of their labour. INEOS are willing to spend, as highlighted by their pursuit of Mateus Fernandes and Elliot Anderson before they chose other moves, and a midfielder is the clear priority.

If they can land a cheaper deal in the Premier League market, then that should be the priority, especially if it means getting one over on Chelsea in the process.

The Blues are facing the prospect of further sales this summer as they look to raise funds for incomings of their own and Andrey Santos could be heading for the exit door as a result.

The midfield merry-go-round is only continuing to throw new names forward and Santos is now the latest player who could arrive at Old Trafford.

Man Utd targeting Andrey Santos

As reported by The Guardian’s Will Unwin, Man United are now targeting a move to sign Santos. The Chelsea man is open to leaving Stamford Bridge this summer after finding himself behind Moises Caicedo in the pecking order in West London.

Chelsea, meanwhile, need to sell players in the coming months if they are to fund a rebuild under new manager Xabi Alonso and have set their asking price at £50m for their midfielder.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed more on the potential move, claiming on Sunday afternoon that talks have already been opened on the player side but no official club-to-club discussions have occured just yet.

Whether those at Old Trafford now turn that interest into an offer is the big question.

£50m Santos is a bargain Alex Scott alternative

It sums up the current market that £50m for a Premier League midfielder should be considered a bargain deal, but Santos is exactly that. In a world where Tonali and Fernandes cost Tottenham a combined £165m, Anderson cost Man City £116m, and Alex Scott could cost upwards of £75m, adding the Chelsea man for £50m would be solid business.

At 22 years old, Santos still needs time to reach his top potential, but he’s not a world away from someone of Scott’s quality and will cost a fraction of the price. It could be a no-brainer for Man United this summer.