Manchester United are interested in signing the Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos.
However, a report from Talksport claims that Chelsea are unwilling to sanction his departure. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United decide to test their resolve with an offer in the coming months.
The 21-year-old midfielder has struggled for regular opportunities at Chelsea. He needs to play regularly at this stage of his career. Leaving Chelsea could prove to be ideal for him if Manchester United are willing to provide him with regular opportunities. The Brazilian is highly rated across Europe and he has a bright future. He could develop into an important first-team player for Manchester United with the right guidance.
It remains to be seen whether Manchester United can convince Chelsea with a lucrative proposal. It will not be easy for them to convince the London club to sell the player to a direct rival. Santos is a talented player with a bright future, and he could develop into a reliable Premier League midfielder with the right coaching. Chelsea could end up regretting their decision to let him leave.
Meanwhile, the opportunity to join Manchester United will be attractive for the midfielder. It would be a step up in his career, and he would get to play more often at a high level. It is fair to assume that he will not join Manchester United without first-team assurances.
Man United could use Santos
Manchester United need more quality in the middle of the park, and the 21-year-old would be a long-term investment for them. He has the qualities to play in the Premier League, and Manchester United would do well to secure his signature. He would be a future investment for them and they could groom him into a star. They have done well to develop talented young players over the years and have a proven track record when it comes to nurturing young players.
Santos needs to think about his own development. Sitting on the bench at a big club will not benefit him. He should look to hold crunch talks with Chelsea regarding his future in the coming weeks.