Emergency reaction pod! After missing out on Matheus Fernandes, Manchester United have aggressively pivoted, and the new target is a Brazilian unknown.

Will Unwin and The Guardian have dropped massive reports confirming United are targeting Chelsea’s 22-year-old midfielder, Andrey Santos, in a deal that could be valued below £50m. In this reaction episode, we break down exactly who Santos is and why United are looking at a rare opportunity from Chelsea's bloated squad.

What we’re unpacking:

• The Guardian Drop: Breaking down the reports, the £50m price tag, and why we will be fighting Newcastle for his signature.

• Some Background: From the Vasco da Gama academy to dominating Ligue 1 on loan at Strasbourg.

• The Stats: We look at his brilliant 2024/25 season where he scored 11 goals and became the highest-scoring central midfielder in France.

• The Juninho Quote: Why Brazilian legend Juninho Pernambucano called Santos a physical "monster" and claimed the youngster is already better than he was.

Get Involved:

Would you pay £50 million to rescue Andrey Santos from Chelsea's midfield logjam? Let us know in the comments!

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