Overview
- Manchester United have an agreement to sign Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos and multiple outlets reported he completed a medical in Manchester on Friday.
- The club is also poised to sign goalkeeper Karl Darlow on a free transfer to serve as experienced back-up at Old Trafford.
- Reports say United’s planned £35m signing of Atalanta midfielder Ederson has been called off after additional medical checks raised concerns, though Atalanta believe he is fit.
- Michael Carrick still wants more midfield reinforcements and United are exploring other targets such as Manu Kone and Premier League options as they aim for roughly three new midfielders.
- The wider transfer market is being driven by inflated valuations and a compressed World Cup timetable that is increasing reliance on thorough medicals and pushing clubs to pivot quickly when deals stall.