Andrey Santos: Manchester United agree £50m deal for Chelsea and Brazil midfielder

Manchester United have agreed a £50m deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos.

The agreement is broken up into a guaranteed £48m payment plus £2m in add-ons. Chelsea will also retain a 10 per cent sell-on clause.

Santos is now preparing to undergo a medical with Man Utd.

The Brazil international faced a battle for regular game time this season given Chelsea will not participate in European competition.

His long-term pursuit of becoming a first-team starter at the club was further hindered by Moises Caicedo extending his contract until 2033 earlier this year.

Santos joined Chelsea from Vasco da Gama and has since played on loan at Nottingham Forest and at Chelsea's sister club Strasbourg.

Santos featured in 43 matches for Chelsea in all competitions last season, scoring three goals and contributing four assists.