As Manchester United prepare for Casemiro’s departure, they are reportedly considering signing Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos in the summer. The 21-year-old Brazilian has become a top target for the Red Devils after playing well in the Premier League and on loan in Ligue 1.
Casemiro is already set to leave Old Trafford at the end of the current season, so the club are making it a priority to find a long-term replacement for him in the defensive midfield position. But Manchester United aren’t the only team that want to sign the Brazilian international, who can play a lot of different positions, before the next transfer window opens.
West Ham United are also said to be keeping a close eye on the situation and could give the Red Devils a tough time as they try to improve their own midfield options. His skills and size have made him one of the most wanted young midfielders in Europe, with clubs like Inter Milan also interested in him. If the Red Devils want to convince the player that Old Trafford is the best place for the next step in his career, they will probably have to act quickly.
Manchester United Midfield Needs To Be Completely Rebuilt Following Casemiro Departure
The expected departure of Casemiro ends a big chapter for the Manchester United midfield and means that the coaching staff will have to make a big change to their tactics. To replace the experienced Brazilian, the team will need a player who can play both defence and offence and connect the lines of play. Andrey Santos has shown these specific traits in all 37 of his games for Chelsea this season, during which he has also recorded four assists in all competitions.
The £56 million asking price is a lot of money, but the people in charge of Manchester United may see it as a necessary cost to keep the team competitive in the Premier League. The club are building a midfield unit that will last for a long time by continuing to develop younger players like Kobbie Mainoo. Fans will be watching closely to see if the Red Devils can get through the talks with Chelsea and beat West Ham to one of the best players of the summer.