Andrey Santos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

What people close to Chelsea have been saying about Andrey Santos’ £50m transfer

It is fair to say that Andrey Santos’ move from Chelsea to Manchester United in the summer has not quite worked out yet. Santos was a big signing for United, who paid a massive £50m fee to acquire his services from their Premier League rivals.

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'He is extraordinary!' - Andrey Santos reveals the Man Utd star who blew him away before £48m Chelsea exit

Manchester United’s summer signing Andrey Santos has opened up about the one player who truly stood out when he faced the Red Devils during his time at Chelsea.

Nottingham Forest News / Goal.com / October 31

Andrey Santos reveals how his £50m switch from Chelsea to Manchester United started while taking his children to the doctor

Manchester United midfielder Andrey Santos has lifted the lid on the rapid summer negotiations that sealed his £50 million transfer from Premier League rivals Chelsea back in July.

Nottingham Forest News / The Chelsea Chronicle / October 26

Ally McCoist thinks Chelsea have got one over Man United, ‘absolutely miles off it’

It did not take long for the conversation to turn to Manchester United on TalkSPORT this morning, and Ally McCoist has blasted the club’s recruitment – specifically naming a deal involving Chelsea.

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Manchester United News / centredevils / October 15

Manchester United renew interest in Frenkie de Jong

Manchester United’s summer midfield rebuild was meant to end years of imbalance in the middle of the park. They spent a combined £155 million on Carlos Baleba, Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, with Casemiro leaving on a free transfer to Inter Miami.

Soccer News / The Chelsea Chronicle / October 14

Antonio Valencia urges Man United to sign Chelsea midfielder after Andrey Santos mistake

Xabi Alonso had to be ruthless in the summer, culling his bloated Chelsea squad after last season’s failure to qualify for Europe, and one of the club’s first sales was Andrey Santos to Man United.

Manchester United News / The Chelsea Chronicle / October 13

Steven Gerrard delivers damning verdict of Man United’s Andrey Santos after Chelsea exit

Andrey Santos was one of the first players to leave Chelsea in the summer window, as Michael Carrick opted to pay £50m and bring him to Man United. But the midfielder is struggling at Old Trafford.

Manchester United News / centredevils / October 12

Why the £50m signing of Andrey Santos exposes everything wrong with Manchester United

Manchester United have spent years trying to convince supporters that the club’s recruitment problems are finally being addressed. New executives, new

Manchester United News / centredevils / October 3

Brazilian media react to Andrey Santos performance vs India

Andrey Santos looked like an interesting signing for Manchester United during the summer. The 22-year-old signed for the Red Devils from Premier League rivals Chelsea as United revamped their midfield, turning it into a new-look area of their team.

Soccer News / Goal.com / October 3

Mauro Júnior enjoys an excellent substitute appearance for Brazil, who win 0-4

Brazil made it two friendly wins in four days on Saturday. After a 2-4 victory over Australia, India were swept aside too: 0-4. Estêvão, Pedro dos Santos and Samuel Lino, with two, got the goals in Kolkata.

Manchester United News / centredevils / October 1

Manchester United join Chelsea in pursuit of Galatasaray midfielder

Manchester United’s midfield has been transformed this summer, with Carlos Baleba’s £70million arrival from Brighton joining Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos in a rebuild worth well over £150million combined.

Manchester United News / centredevils / September 30

Brazil media react to Andrey Santos performance vs Australia

Brazil’s second friendly with Australia in Brisbane produced a thrilling 4-2 win, with the match swinging back and forth throughout. Vanderson opened the

Manchester United News / centredevils / August 28

Manchester United agree terms to sign 23-year-old Swedish winger

With the final few days of the transfer window bow here, Manchester United have limited time remaining to complete deals. Having focused on recruitment in midfield this summer, signing Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, and Carlos Baleba, the club are now turning towards the left-back and striker positions.

Manchester United News / centredevils / August 24

Carlos Baleba Manchester United shirt number revealed

Manchester United’s summer rebuild has taken shape gradually across multiple positions. Michael Carrick’s midfield overhaul has been one of the standout stories of the transfer window so far.

Aston Villa News / Goal.com / August 22

Marcus Rashford benched as Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos make Man Utd debuts against Hull City

Manchester United have handed competitive debuts to Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos in their Premier League clash against Hull City, with Marcus Rashford named on the bench.

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'I don't understand it!' - Paul Merson blasts Man Utd for 'baffling' £50m transfer mistake

United’s decision to raid Chelsea for Santos has left Merson scratching his head, with the pundit questioning the logic behind the £50m deal. The Red Devils prioritised a midfield overhaul this summer following the departure of veteran anchor Casemiro, who ended his Old Trafford stay to join Inter Miami alongside Lionel Messi.

Nottingham Forest News / Caught Offside / July 11

Chelsea make contact to sign former Premier League ace who could cost €35m

Chelsea are interested in signing the Brazilian midfielder Danilo Santos from Botafogo. According to a report from FogaoNet, Chelsea have already made enquiries for the 25-year-old midfielder, and it remains to be seen whether they follow up with an offer to sign him.

Chelsea FC News / Goal.com / July 11

Man Utd's £50m Andrey Santos signing is 'strange' and 'a gamble' as ex-Red Devils and Chelsea stars agree on transfer verdict

Nicky Butt has questioned Manchester United's reported £50 million move for Andrey Santos, arguing the Brazilian has yet to prove he is ready to start at Old Trafford.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / July 10

Journalist reveals Andrey Santos’ shirt number at Manchester United

Manchester United’s incoming new signing Andrey Santos will reportedly take the number 17 shirt at Old Trafford. Santos wore 17 at Chelsea, and it seems he’s set to keep that number as he closes in on completing his transfer to Man Utd this summer.

Nottingham Forest News / Caught Offside / July 9

Journo explains Man United believe midfield target has ‘amazing’ football brain

Manchester United’s midfield rebuild may need more than one big-name signing, and that is why Andrey Santos is such an interesting name to watch. United have spent recent windows chasing established stars, but the smarter move this summer could be targeting a younger midfielder before his value rises even further.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / July 3

Exit not ruled out: Chelsea could allow Manchester United transfer target to leave

Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos could reportedly be available this summer, with Manchester United previously linked with the Brazilian youngster. The Blues look prepared to make some changes in midfield this summer, with some possible new signings meaning Santos could be available.

Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / May 20

'What happened?' – Andrey Santos’ wife’s message to Blues star after first Premier League goal

Andrey Santos was delighted with his first Premier League goal for Chelsea, and we can’t wait to see how he develops. Andrey Santos has had a solid first season at Chelsea, one which has largely been overshadowed by lots of drama around managers and some dreadful results since the Spring.

Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / March 6

Ben Jacobs shares new update on Chelsea’s Andrey Santos stance amid fresh Man United interest

Chelsea will once again insist Andrey Santos isn’t for sale this summer amid an active interest from Manchester United according to Ben Jacobs. Santos joined Chelsea back in January 2023 from Brazilian club Vasco da Gama, in a deal reportedly worth just £13.5m.

Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / September 6, 2025

'The main factor' – Andrey Santos reveals why he rejected big money move to Al-Qadsiah

Andrey Santos has confirmed he did receive an offer from Saudi Arabia and revealed why he turned the opportunity down. Chelsea signed Santos back in January 2023 from Brazilian side Vasco da Gama in a deal worth around £13m, and he spent the remainder of that season back on loan in Brazil.

Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / July 26, 2025

Report: Chelsea set their 'costs' after Inter Milan make enquiry for Andrey Santos

Inter Milan recently made an enquiry about signing Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos according to reports in Italy. Santos joined Chelsea back in January 2023 from Brazilian side Vasco da Gama in a deal thought to be worth around £13m.