Manchester United targets Ederson and Santos amid midfield struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 3:39 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Manchester United is focusing on Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos and Bournemouth's Alex Scott to strengthen their midfield following recent departures and injuries. Casemiro has left the club, with the status of Manuel Ugarte uncertain due to a serious knee injury sustained during World Cup duty. United had previously aimed to secure Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes but faced competition and missed out on these key targets. Currently, they have reached a £35 million agreement with Atalanta for Ederson, but complications due to his World Cup participation will delay his arrival. As United prepares for pre-season training on July 9, they must quickly resolve their midfield issues ahead of upcoming fixtures.
- •Casemiro's contract has expired, leaving United with limited midfield options.
- •Ugarte's injury might keep him sidelined for the rest of 2026.
- •United's initial targets, Anderson and Fernandes, were secured by rivals.
- •A £35m deal for Ederson is pending due to his World Cup commitments.
- •United’s pre-season training begins on July 9, with a need for midfield reinforcement.
- 3:39 PMYahoo Sports — Santos latest midfielder considered by Man Utd
- 3:39 PMBBC Sport — Santos latest midfielder considered by Man Utd
"After missing out on Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes, are Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Chelsea's Andrey Santos now heading Man Utd's list of midfield targets?
"After missing out on Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes, are Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Chelsea's Andrey Santos now heading Man Utd's list of midfield targets?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 3:39 PMSantos latest midfielder considered by Man Utd
After missing out on Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes, are Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Chelsea's Andrey Santos now heading Man Utd's list of midfield targets?
- BBC SportJul 5, 2026, 3:39 PMSantos latest midfielder considered by Man Utd
After missing out on Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes, are Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Chelsea's Andrey Santos now heading Man Utd's list of midfield targets?
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