Manchester United have completed their first signing of the summer, bringing Brazil midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea in a £50m deal. The 22-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Strasbourg, hailed the influence of United assistant manager Michael Carrick after making the switch.
The move comes as Arsenal launch a concrete bid for Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez, while also reaching an agreement with Newcastle United for midfield star Bruno Guimarães. The Gunners are piecing together an ambitious overhaul under Mikel Arteta, who sees the Argentine duo as transformative additions.
“Andrey Santos joins Man Utd for £50m; Arsenal make approach for Alvarez and agree Guimaraes deal.”
Elsewhere, Xabi Alonso has explained his decision to sign for Chelsea despite strong links with a return to Liverpool, the club where he won the Champions League as a player. The Spaniard’s choice ends months of speculation and hands the Blues a major coup in the managerial market.
Tottenham full-back Djed Spence has impressed at the World Cup, but his performances could complicate matters for manager Roberto De Zerbi this summer. The defender’s rise has turned him into a cult hero for England, which may force Spurs to reassess his long-term future.
On the international front, England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has sent a warning to Argentina ahead of their World Cup semi-final, vowing to be ready for a potential penalty shootout. Meanwhile, France coach Didier Deschamps provided an injury update on Kylian Mbappé, who trained separately with an ankle problem but is expected to be fit for Spain.
The summer transfer window is heating up fast, with top clubs jostling for talent before the new season begins.