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Manchester United could reportedly be handed a fresh opportunity to pursue Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos if Chelsea move ahead with plans to sign another central midfielder, according to Journalist Ben Jacobs.
United were previously linked with Santos before his move to Stamford Bridge in January 2023, when Chelsea secured the highly rated youngster from Brazilian side Vasco da Gama. The Brazilian has since spent time developing away from west London, including a productive loan spell at French club RC Strasbourg Alsace.
According to reports circulating in England and Europe, ***CHELSEA***’s recruitment team are assessing further reinforcements in midfield ahead of next season. Should the club complete another signing in that area, Santos’ pathway into the first-team rotation could become more complicated, potentially opening the door for rival clubs to explore a move.
United, who are expected to review midfield options in the summer, are among the sides monitoring the situation. The Old Trafford club have been linked with several younger midfield profiles as they look to refresh the squad and add energy in central areas.
Chelsea remain firm in their stance that Santos is not for sale, as they already made clear to their counterparts from Manchester last summer, but United could still make a move: “The only other name that I’ve heard and I’ll kind of repeat it from the Garnacho talks, is Andrey Santos,” Ben Jacobs said on The United Stand.
“And right now, I think it’s less likely than it was when Man Utd and Chelsea were negotiating over Alejandro Garnacho because at that point, Santos was not really getting game time. And now he’s playing under a manager who knows him really well from Strasbourg.
“And as a consequence, Chelsea’s not for sale stance, which was said at the time when they were talking over Alejandro Garnacho, is probably one that you would expect them to double down on heading into the summer.
“But if Chelsea bring in another midfielder, you’ve got Enzo Fernandez, who’s been pushed forwards, if Romeo Lavia gets fit, Reece James is being played in midfield and Moises Caicedo is basically undroppable – so, CHELSEA do have a lot of midfielders.
“Man Utd’s interest in Santos also remains, it’s just not currently a market opportunity. Because of all these long-term contracts Chelsea hand out, as it stands at the moment, in any negotiation, they’ve got all of the cards.”
ELLIOT ANDERSON DECISION
Chelsea could face a significant setback in their pursuit of Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, with new reports suggesting the player would favour a move to Manchester City if he leaves this summer.
The midfielder has emerged as one of the Premier League’s most in-demand midfielders after a series of impressive performances for Forest this season. His energetic displays, technical quality and ability to cover ground have caught the attention of several top clubs, including CHELSEA.
However, recent claims indicate that Anderson may already have a preferred destination. According to reports, the England international is leaning towards a switch to the Etihad rather than joining one of City’s domestic rivals.
Reports suggest City’s recruitment staff have been impressed by Anderson’s energy, tactical intelligence and ability to operate in multiple midfield roles—qualities that fit well with Pep Guardiola’s system.
Forest, meanwhile, are understood to value the midfielder extremely highly. With Anderson having developed into a key player since joining from Newcastle in 2024, the club could demand a fee in excess of £70–90 million if they decide to sell during the upcoming window.
That price tag would make any move complicated for potential suitors, including Chelsea. The Blues have been monitoring Anderson as part of their ongoing search for young, Premier League-proven midfield talent, but they could now find themselves trailing in the race if the player prioritises City.
Still, the situation is far from settled. Forest’s league status and the scale of any offer could influence the outcome, while multiple elite clubs remain interested in securing Anderson’s signature.
For CHELSEA, the coming months could determine whether they can persuade the midfielder to reconsider—or whether Manchester City will ultimately win the race for one of England’s most promising midfield talents.
BIG HUIJSEN CHANCE
Chelsea could reportedly be handed a surprise opportunity to sign Dean Huijsen from Real Madrid this summer—but whether the Blues can realistically pull off such a move remains a big question.
Huijsen, one of Europe’s most promising young centre-backs, only joined Real Madrid in 2025 after Los Blancos triggered his £50 million release clause to sign him from Bournemouth.
The Spanish giants moved quickly to beat several Premier League clubs—including CHELSEA —to the 20-year-old’s signature after his impressive breakout season on the south coast.
The towering defender had emerged as one of the Premier League’s most exciting young prospects during his single season at Bournemouth. Standing nearly two metres tall, Huijsen combined aerial dominance with composure on the ball, attracting interest from many of Europe’s elite clubs before Real Madrid ultimately secured the deal.
However, reports in Spain have suggested his future at the Santiago Bernabéu may not be completely secure. Despite arriving with huge expectations, Huijsen has endured a mixed first season in Madrid, leading to speculation that he could be placed on the transfer list as part of a potential squad reshuffle.
That scenario could open the door for Chelsea. The Blues were heavily linked with Huijsen before his move to Spain and remain keen to add elite young defenders to their project under their long-term squad-building strategy.
Given Huijsen’s age, physical profile, and experience in the Premier League, he fits perfectly into the recruitment model Chelsea have followed in recent years.
Ultimately, while the idea of CHELSEA signing Huijsen is intriguing, the timing makes it difficult. Real Madrid rarely sell major signings after just one season, especially players they believe can anchor their defence for years to come.
For Chelsea, the opportunity may exist—but only if Madrid decide they are willing to move on far sooner than expected.
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