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Manchester United advances midfield rebuild with new signings

Sky Sports Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 2:05 PM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Manchester United advances midfield rebuild with new signings

Summary

Manchester United continues its midfield rebuild this summer as the club prepares for the 2026/27 season. Despite missing key targets like Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali, United has reached an agreement for Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos for £50m and is set to sign Ederson from Atalanta for £38m. The departures of Casemiro and an injury to Manuel Ugarte have highlighted the need for additional midfield depth. With Kobbie Mainoo as the only recognized senior midfielder currently available, the successful completion of these signings is crucial for United's squad depth ahead of a return to the Champions League.

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Key Details

•Manchester United agrees to sign Andrey Santos for £50m.
•Ederson's medical is expected before a £38m transfer.
•Club missed out on key targets including Elliot Anderson.
•Kobbie Mainoo is currently the only recognized senior midfielder available.

What they're saying

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Manchester United had plans to rebuild their midfield with top signings this summer and despite falling short in the search for a number of targets, progress is now being made on arrivals.
— Sky Sports Football

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