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Manchester United signs Andrey Santos, agrees to bring in Youri Tielemans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 6:20 PM

Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Manchester United signs Andrey Santos, agrees to bring in Youri Tielemans

Summary

Manchester United has officially signed Andrey Santos from Chelsea and reached an agreement with Youri Tielemans for a transfer this summer. The club activated the £35 million release clause in Tielemans' contract, securing him as a player who has expressed excitement about joining his 'dream' club. United plans to acquire a third midfielder, aiming for a player who can complement the skills of Santos and Tielemans. Observers speculate Alex Scott from Bournemouth is a favored target, though Scott is not currently for sale. Other targets might include Carlos Baleba from Brighton and Manu Kone from AS Roma.

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•United confirms Andrey Santos' signing from Chelsea.
•Agreement reached with Youri Tielemans, pending transfer.
•Tielemans has a £35 million release clause activated.
•United intends to sign a third midfielder this summer.
•Alex Scott is a potential target, but Bournemouth is unwilling to sell.

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6:20 PMYahoo Sports — David Ornstein explains what United plan to do after Tielemans deal

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Manchester United have formally announced the signing of Andrey Santos from Chelsea. Earlier today, it emerged that they have also reached a swift agreement with Youri Tielemans over a move to Old Tra...
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