Man Utd enquire about Andrey Santos during Garnacho talks with Chelsea

Manchester United have taken the chance to investigate about Andrey Santos whereas negotiating Alejandro Garnacho’s switch to Chelsea.

The Argentinian winger is one in every of 5 Man Utd stars who had been omitted from Ruben Amorim’s plans from the beginning of the summer time. Whereas Marcus Rashford managed to seal his dream transfer to Barcelona, the opposite 4 are nonetheless ready to be taught their destiny.

Nonetheless, the writing is on the wall for Garnacho, as his imminent switch to Chelsea is likely one of the worst-kept secrets and techniques in England.

Man Utd keen on Chelsea teenager Andrey Santos

The Blues are at present engaged on liberating up area of their squad to usher in the 21-year-old. They’ve reportedly requested Garnacho to stay affected person, whereas promising to finalise the deal earlier than the switch window’s deadline.

Nonetheless, the winger’s anticipated switch may not be the one transfer operation brewing between the 2 golf equipment, or not less than that is what Man Utd are hoping for.

Throughout his look on The United Stand, British journalist Ben Jacobs revealed that United registered their curiosity in Santos throughout Garnacho’s talks.

🚨 Andrey Santos was introduced up in discussions for Alejandro Garnacho. Chelsea don’t need to promote. @JacobsBen, @UnitedStandMUFC]pic.twitter.com/SMU4cSRGlL

— The United Stand (@UnitedStandMUFC) August 21, 2025

The 21-year-old is a youth product of Vasco Da Gama who was poached by the West Londoners in January 2023. Nonetheless, he has been always on mortgage ever since.

After an 18-month stint at Strasbourg, and was hailed as a ‘tremendous expertise’ because of some inspiring shows in the course of the park. The Brazilian has returned to Stamford Bridge this summer time, and Jacobs insists that Chelsea don’t have any intention to promote the participant.

Man United discovering little pleasure of their pursuit of a midfielder

Due to this fact, it stays to be seen if Man United will persist of their makes an attempt to persuade their Premier League rivals to half methods with their participant or pursue different profiles.

Jacobs confirmed the Purple Devils’ curiosity in Sporting CP captain Morten Hjulmand, however revealed that they’ve but to launch a suggestion. The identical goes for Sevilla’s 23-year-old midfielder Lucien Agoume who not too long ago emerged as a doable candidate for the function.

Lastly, the journalist guidelines out the departure of Crystal Palace’s rising star, Adam Wharton, particularly with Eberechi Eze finalising his switch to Arsenal.