Andrey Santos is due to undergo a medical at Manchester United today after the club agreed a £50m deal with Chelsea for the Brazilian midfielder, a move that sets the stage for a dramatic end to the summer transfer window.
The 22-year-old will join for an initial £48m, with a further £2m in add-ons, according to reports confirming the fee. The transfer comes as United also saw their pursuit of Aurelien Tchouameni end, with the France international agreeing a contract extension at Real Madrid.
“Andrey Santos set for Man Utd medical after £50m deal; Bruno Guimaraes asks to leave Newcastle for Arsenal.”
While United push forward with their midfield rebuild, Arsenal are closing in on a deal for Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes. The Brazil international has asked to leave St James' Park, with the Gunners now accelerating their interest and preparing a first formal bid. Guimaraes is said to be keen to join Mikel Arteta's Premier League champions, who have already completed one piece of business today: the free transfer of goalkeeper Illan Meslier following his departure from Leeds United.
Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest had a £15m offer for Feyenoord right-back Givairo Read turned down, though talks are expected to continue. Brentford and Tottenham Hotspur are both in negotiations to sign 18-year-old midfielder Ousmane Diabate from Genclerbirligi, with Premier League clubs believing a £3m deal will be enough to secure his services.
The flurry of activity on 9 July suggests the window is about to enter its most decisive phase, with several high-profile moves now in the final stages.