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Man Utd sign £48m Santos, close in on Tielemans

Manchester United's new signing Andrey Santos with director of football Jason Wilcox (left) PIC: GETTY IMAGES
Manchester United's new signing Andrey Santos with director of football Jason Wilcox (left) PIC: GETTY IMAGES

Manchester United have completed the £48m signing of Brazil international Andrey Santos from Chelsea and are in advanced talks to sign Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans as they try to revamp their midfield.

It has also been confirmed United's plan to sign Ederson from Atalanta for £35m has been scrapped for now after a medical highlighted an injury-related issue.

United agreed a fee with Chelsea for Santos last week, and the 22-year-old has now completed his medical and signed a deal to June 2031, with the option to extend for a further year. "Andrey is an outstanding midfielder with excellent technical qualities and the ability to impact the game at both ends of the pitch," said director of football Jason Wilcox.

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