Manchester United is expected to announce the signings of two players on Friday, Andrey Santos and Karl Darlow. The club has been actively reinforcing its midfield and goalkeeping department in the summer transfer window. Andrey Santos, a 22-year-old Brazilian midfielder, has completed his medical in Manchester ahead of his move from Chelsea.
The deal for Santos is worth £50 million, with Chelsea negotiating a 10% sell-on clause. Santos will sign a long-term contract until June 2031, with an option for a further year. This signing is a significant addition to Manchester United's midfield, bringing energy and technical quality to the team.
Meanwhile, Karl Darlow, a 35-year-old veteran goalkeeper from Leeds United, is also set to sign with Manchester United on Friday. Darlow will arrive on a free transfer, serving as the primary homegrown understudy to starting goalkeeper Senne Lammens. This move will facilitate a squad reshuffle, allowing Altay Bayindir to finalize his exit from the club.
In addition to the impending double announcement, Manchester United is close to signing a third player, Ederson, a 26-year-old midfielder from Atalanta. Ederson is currently undergoing medical assessments with the club after an agreement was reached with the Serie A side. A transfer package worth €44 million has been fully agreed, and the club expects a final verdict on Ederson's medical assessments soon.
The potential arrivals of Santos and Ederson would represent a major statement of intent from Manchester United, prioritizing energy, physicality, and technical quality in the centre of the pitch. These signings would be a significant boost to the team as they prepare for the new season and a return to Champions League football.
