Overview
- Manchester United officially announced the signing of Andrey Santos on Monday after he completed medical checks and signed a long-term contract with the club.
- Transfer specialist reports say United has activated Youri Tielemans' release clause and reached a verbal agreement with the 29-year-old, with formal medicals and a club announcement expected next.
- The club paused its previously advanced pursuit of Éderson from Atalanta after the player underwent medical examinations, and United has not ruled out reopening talks later in the window.
- Published fee figures vary across outlets: Andrey Santos is reported between about £48m plus £2m in bonuses and €56m plus €2.4m in bonuses, while Tielemans' release clause is cited at roughly £35m or €41m depending on the source.
- The signings reflect a deliberate midfield reset under manager Michael Carrick that replaces Casemiro's role with a blend of youth and Premier League experience and could change United's midfield balance and transfer priorities for the rest of the summer.