Manchester United are about to announce their first summer signing after Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos put pen to paper on his contract at Old Trafford, Fabrizio Romano reveals.
The Red Devils hold a long-standing interest in Santos, dating back to last summer when attempts were made to include him in negotiations over Alejandro Garnacho's switch to Stamford Bridge.
At that point, Chelsea were adamant that the 22-year-old was not for sale and plans were shelved, with Garnacho eventually being sold for £40 million.
However, United maintained contact with his agent, Giuliano Bertolucci, in case the opportunity to reignite a move presented itself.
Two meetings were held with Bertolucci earlier this year, in February and March, to gauge the viability of a deal this summer, sensing it was possible as the Brazil international had grown frustrated with his lack of game time in West London.
The Red Devils hold a long-standing interest in Santos, dating back to last summer when attempts were made to include him in negotiations over Alejandro Garnacho's switch to Stamford Bridge.
At that point, Chelsea were adamant that the 22-year-old was not for sale and plans were shelved, with Garnacho eventually being sold for £40 million.
However, United maintained contact with his agent, Giuliano Bertolucci, in case the opportunity to reignite a move presented itself.
Two meetings were held with Bertolucci earlier this year, in February and March, to gauge the viability of a deal this summer, sensing it was possible as the Brazil international had grown frustrated with his lack of game time in West London.
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