Andrey Santos: Inter Milan make key decision in pursuit of United target
Andrey Santos: Inter Milan make key decision in pursuit of United target Manchester United’s pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos may have just become a little more complicated. It is an open secret that the Red Devils will focus on strengthening the middle of the park this summer to address Casemiro’s departure. The Brazilian announced earlier this year that he will leave Old Trafford once his contract expires at the end of this season.
Meanwhile, Manuel Ugarte, who was brought to eventually fill Casemiro’s shoes, has failed to live up to the task so far and also remains linked with an exit. The veteran Brazilian’s recent importance to United suggests that the team could struggle unless he is properly replaced this summer. The Red Devils are already eyeing several Premier League-proven candidates to address the situation, including Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba , and Adam Wharton.
A recent report relayed by The Peoples Person suggests that INEOS also have Santos on their wish-list. Santos’ rise under Liam Rosenior Santos rose through the ranks at Vasco da Gama before catching the eye of Chelsea. The Blues secured his services in 2023, but initially loaned him back to the Brazilian club to continue his development.
Following his arrival at Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2023, Santos was sent on a season-long loan to Nottingham Forest but failed to secure regular game time. He joined Chelsea’s sister club Strasbourg in February 2024 on loan for the rest of the season, before the arrangement was extended for the 2024/25 season. Santos was brilliant under Liam Rosenior last season, prompting the London giants to integrate him into the first-team squad last summer.
He initially struggled for prominence under former manager Enzo Maresca before a reunion with Rosenior at Stamford Bridge in January changed his fortunes. Santos has started 12 of the Englishman’s 19 games in charge so far, signifying his rising importance to the Blues. The 21 year old has registered one goal and four assists in 37 games in all competitions this season.