Andrey Santos’ move to Manchester United is agreed, with a £48m fee plus £2m in achievable add-ons, and the deal now moving quickly towards completion. This episode reacts to the signing, why it could be a smart piece of business, how Santos may fit into United’s midfield, and why there is real upside in one of the more buyable high-potential players on the market. There is also discussion on what Santos adds to a young core that already includes Kobbie Mainoo, Leny Yoro, Ayden Heaven, Patrick Dorgu, Benjamin Sesko, Amad and Senne Lammens, and whether that group can realistically mature into a title-winning side by 2028. The episode also covers Aurelien Tchouameni signing a new contract at Real Madrid, why that deal was never truly workable once the wage demands became clear, and what that means for Manchester United’s need for senior midfield experience. There is also an update on Ederson, with questions around the timing and language surrounding his medical, and whether United’s midfield plans may now be shifting again after missing out on both Santos and Tchouameni alternatives. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media: X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/ TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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