Manchester United have struck a £50m deal to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea, with the Brazilian midfielder set for a medical after the two clubs agreed terms on Wednesday. The move comes as United intensify their midfield rebuild, having also started discussions over a potential £68m-plus move for Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni. French international Tchouameni, 26, is seen as a long-term replacement for Casemiro, though a deal will not come cheaply.
Arsenal, meanwhile, have reportedly booked a medical for Illan Meslier as they look to add a back-up goalkeeper to David Raya. Meslier, 26, is a free agent after leaving Leeds United upon the expiry of his contract, having failed to make a senior appearance for the Championship side last season. The move would pave the way for Kepa Arrizabalaga to depart in search of regular first-team football.
“Manchester United have agreed a £50m deal for Andrey Santos, while Arsenal have booked a medical for Illan Meslier.”
Elsewhere, Liverpool have made initial enquiries over the signing of 17-year-old Mexican attacking midfielder Gilberto Mora from Club Tijuana. The teenager impressed during the World Cup and has a release clause of around £18m in his contract, which runs until 2029. Liverpool's interest is at an early stage, but the player's potential has caught the attention of Anfield scouts.
The busy day of transfer activity comes as Premier League clubs continue to reshape their squads ahead of the new season, with more moves expected before the window closes.