Chelsea → Manchester United · Permanent · Summer 2026

✓ Confirmedhe is in the squad at his new club · 4mo ago
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first reported 4mo agolast moved 4mo ago
  1. Rumoured
    5 Jul
  2. Talks
    5 Jul
  3. Agreement
    8 Jul
  4. Medical
    8 Jul
  5. Done
    8 Jul

Catch me up

  1. 5 Julfirst@David_Ornstein: Manchester United exploring deal to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea; no club talks yet, only enquiries to his agents by multiple suitors.
  2. 5 JulReached Talks
  3. 5 JulJoined by @FabrizioRomano, @MirrorFootball, @TEAMtalk, @JacobsBen
  4. 8 JulReached Agreement
  5. 8 JulReached Medical
  6. 8 JulReached Done

What was actually said

33 posts in 7 claims, grouped by stage and direction.

Reported as done

Advancing10 reports, led by @FabrizioRomano@JacobsBen had it first, 4mo ago

🚨✍🏽 Andrey Santos has signed his contract as new Man United player. 🔐 Up next; club statement. https://t.co/oJtlhCajJg

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9 other posts, 3 other sources on the same claim
  • @FabrizioRomano4mo ago ↗

    🚨🔴 OFFICIAL: Andrey Santos, new Man United player on £48m plus £2m deal from Chelsea. “Since when I was young, I've dreamed of this moment. The history, the responsibility that comes with this badge, that's why I'm here”. “I will put my name in history of this big club”. https://t.co/zwcxalvvN8

  • @FabrizioRomano4mo ago ↗

    🚨 Manchester United want to sign one more midfielder after Tielemans and Andrey Santos. Plan to add one more defensive player after Casemiro’s exit — not over yet. 🎥 https://t.co/qvAnjiyGKa https://t.co/3AGbA1yAFs

  • @FabrizioRomano4mo ago ↗

    🚨2️⃣ Manchester United to announce both new midfield signings soon for £85m total fee add-ons included. 🇧🇪 Tielemans, medical tomorrow, £35m. 🇧🇷 Andrey Santos, medical done and deal signed, £50m. ❌ Éderson, off since Friday despite denials. 🎥➕ https://t.co/WoEVqrEWEM https://t.co/dnkVuSMWxS

  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    Manchester United confirm Andrey Santos has joined from Chelsea on a 5+1 contract. £48m+£2m fee. Santos will wear No17.🇧🇷 🗣️ Santos: "Everything about Manchester United is special; it is an incredible feeling to join a club that some of my biggest idols have represented. “As a https://t.co/sftEF5gC48

  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    Andrey Santos has signed his Manchester United contract after passing his medical yesterday.✍️ https://t.co/dNSlbyF5Fn

  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    More on Andrey Santos’ move to Manchester United. Chelsea retain a 10% sell-on. £48m+£2m, with add-ons viewed as easily achievable. Manchester United had first enquired on Andrey Santos last summer, as revealed. Appeal is in Santos’ versatility.🇧🇷 https://t.co/gq2KtnreKj

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    Andrey Santos is officially a Manchester United player 🤝👹 https://t.co/RekFnyPpqY

  • @MirrorFootball4mo ago ↗

    Done deal as Andrey Santos signs for Man United! #MUFC #CFC https://t.co/jrVNr1HKZR https://t.co/iVxavCk3Tq

  • @MirrorFootball4mo ago ↗

    NEW: Man Utd remain open to signing Ederson, despite an £85m double deal for Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos 🔴 https://t.co/fOpA2iBWyE https://t.co/wxN21rE5ZH

Reported as being in talks

Advancing7 reports, led by @FabrizioRomano@MirrorFootball had it first, 4mo ago

🚨🔴 Andrey Santos asked to leave Chelsea and wanted Man United, seen as perfect chapter for his career. Two meetings with his agents took place in February and March, #MUFC to pay £48m plus £2m with 10% sell-on. 🎥➕ https://t.co/nu2sA7oSaN https://t.co/l3IvS0sC9J

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6 other posts, 3 other sources on the same claim
  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    Andrey Santos is expected to sign a five-year contract at Manchester United. https://t.co/GQYzDPnnoF

  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    More on Andrey Santos. Understand along with Manchester United, Newcastle are also keen. Player is open to a move because he wants a starting role. Manchester United first enquired when Chelsea signed Alejandro Garnacho. Back then, Chelsea not open to a sale, but now a deal is https://t.co/G1gnoAbJLx

  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    Manchester United are exploring a move for Andrey Santos, as @Will_Unwin called. Midfielder on #MUFC's list of options since last summer, as revealed. Chelsea not inclined to sell back then, or under Liam Rosenior, but would now be open to a sale at the right price. Santos is https://t.co/Q71tqOSOjE

  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    Manchester United are exploring a move for Andrey Santos, as @Will_Unwin called. Midfielder on #MUFC's list of options since last summer. Chelsea not inclined to sell back then, or under Liam Rosenior, but would now be open to a sale at the right price. Santos is keen to https://t.co/mxTVzcyDQq

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    🔵 Chelsea plan to use funds from Andrey Santos' sale to Manchester United to beat INEOS to another top target: Bournemouth star Alex Scott The Cherries will need some convincing, though ⤵️ https://t.co/5nrv14IyBz #CFC #MUFC #transfers

  • @MirrorFootball4mo ago ↗

    Man Utd handed Andrey Santos green light as Chelsea make transfer stance clear https://t.co/ONx9TcsLSf

Reported at medical stage

Advancing6 reports, led by @David_Ornstein

🚨 EXCL: Manchester United reach agreement with Chelsea to sign Andrey Santos. Deal for 22yo #CFC midfielder worth £48m + £2m easily achievable add-ons & 10% sell-on clause. Permission given to undergo #MUFC medical; personal terms in place @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/TY4qfwhHT4

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  • @FabrizioRomano4mo ago ↗

    🚨🔴 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. https://t.co/l0o2LFXBtC

  • @FabrizioRomano4mo ago ↗

    🚨🇧🇷 Andrey Santos has just completed a successful medical as new Manchester United player. Clubs signed all documents for £50m packate deal. Andrey signs tomorrow, Friday on deal until June 2031 plus option at #MUFC. https://t.co/OvWuK96d6y

  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    Andrey Santos has passed his Manchester United medical. 5+1 contract.✍️ https://t.co/JAonAtwCaL

  • @MirrorFootball4mo ago ↗

    Transfer news LIVE: Andrey Santos Man Utd medical, Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal leak, £38m deal https://t.co/kGMMBMwjJk

  • @MirrorFootball4mo ago ↗

    Man Utd strike £50m Andrey Santos deal as Chelsea transfer agreed and medical set https://t.co/QbjJABR7S7 https://t.co/I6EKGbCoPA

Mentioned, no claim either way

Neutralone report

🚨🔴 Manchester United made enquiry to be informed on Andrey Santos situation for midfield, as The Guardian reported. Initial talks on player side but no approach or bid to Chelsea yet. Understand #CFC consider Andrey NOT untouchable if a good proposal arrives. https://t.co/crQGMPXO2v

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Mentioned, no claim either way

Neutral5 reports, led by @David_Ornstein

🚨 Manchester United exploring deal to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea. No club talks yet - enquiries by multiple suitors to 22yo’s agents. #MUFC keen but will depend on price. #CFC would not block move if suits all parties @TheAthleticFC after @Will_Unwin https://t.co/Tu9nemUkcG

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  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    🔴Man Utd had FOUR other Premier League clubs after Andrey Santos 🔵 @GraemeBailey | #MUFC #CFC https://t.co/i59tjrCpyy

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    🔴⚫️ Manchester United to focus midfielder hunt on THREE specific targets as six-man wishlist is cut in half ♦️ Andrey Santos ♦️ Felix Nmecha ♦️ Tyler Adams @GraemeBailey reveals the specifics around each deal | #MUFC https://t.co/q1E82PVS8A #transfers

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    Andrey Santos wants a starting role at his next club, amid interest from Man Utd and Newcastle #MUFC #NUFC #CFC https://t.co/8Lt0PWPJBm

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    Manchester United are seriously considering a move for Andrey Santos 🔴⚫️ Chelsea could sell the talented 22-year-old for around £50m 👀 #MUFC #CFC https://t.co/VGkMQzMfGw

Reported as agreed

Advancingone report

Manchester United reach an agreement with Chelsea to sign Andrey Santos. Fee is £48m+£2m, as @David_Ornstein called. Manchester United had enquired last summer but told Santos not for sale. Door became open as Santos wants more regular minutes. Santos has permission to https://t.co/XSMKpAQJUX

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Reported as a live interest

Advancing3 reports, led by @TEAMtalk@TEAMtalk had it first, 4mo ago

🔴⚫️ Manchester United to focus midfielder hunt on THREE specific targets as six-man wishlist is cut in half ♦️ Andrey Santos ♦️ Felix Nmecha ♦️ Tyler Adams @GraemeBailey explains why a trio of other targets now look unlikely for #MUFC https://t.co/q1E82PWpY8

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2 other posts on the same claim
  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    🔴 🔵Andrey Santos keen on leaving Chelsea for Man Utd, sources tell TEAMtalk #cfc #mufc @FrazFletcher | #CFC #MUFC https://t.co/09wL3QNShQ

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    Manchester United are plotting a move for Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos, with David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano both confirming the Red Devils’ interest. https://t.co/5Du4SrFjpv

Why it read 49% before it settled

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Competing destinationshe cannot sign for two clubs
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8 further reportseach worth under half a point
Completion probability
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