New Delhi, July 9 -- Manchester United have agreed a £50 million deal to sign Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea. The package breaks down into £48 million guaranteed, with £2 million in add-ons, while Chelsea retain a 10 per cent sell-on clause in any future sale.

Santos is now preparing to undergo a medical at the club. The 21-year-old joined Chelsea from Vasco da Gama but has spent time on loan at Nottingham Forest and Strasbourg. He featured in 43 matches for Chelsea across all competitions last season, scoring three goals and providing four assists.

The move addresses a clear need in Mchester United's engine room. Casemiro departed at the end of his contract, while Manuel Ugarte faces a long-term absence ...