Santos joined Chelsea from Brazilians Vasco da Gama in 2023 and made 43 appearances for the club last season‚ scoring three times.

Manchester United are exploring a move for Chelsea's Andrey Santos as they continue to weigh up a number of potential midfield targets. It's understood that United's interest is in its early stages‚ but they are aware that Santos might be available after falling behind Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo in the pecking order at Stamford Bridge. The 22-year-old Brazilian has had loan spells at Nottingham Forest and Strasbourg since signing from Vasco da Gama for £18million three years ago. Chelsea are believed to value him at around £50million‚ although it's unlikely United would be willing to pay that much.

Vasco da Gama consider ex-Man Utd boss Amorim

Coutinho confirms exit from boyhood club Vasco da Gama

Philippe Coutinho has confirmed his departure from boyhood club Vasco de Gama‚ citing that he is 'mentally exhausted' in an emotional statement on social media. Coutinho‚ 33‚ re-joined the Brazilian side on a permanent deal last year‚ following a short-loan spell during his stint at Aston Villa‚ and seemed likely to extend his stay at the club. However‚ the former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder has been booed by his own fans in recent weeks‚ most recently during a penalty shootout victory over second division side Volta Redonda in the Campeonato Carioca quarter-finals. Coutinho was substituted at half-time during the clash‚ and opted not to return to the bench to support his team-mates in the second half.

'Exhausted' ex-Liverpool star Coutinho leaves Vasco

Philippe Coutinho makes emotional statement as he confirms shock decision 'with a tight heart'

'It hurts a lot' - Coutinho announces Vasco exit

Philippe Coutinho‚ once one of football's most expensive players in history‚ is 'to tear up his contract' with Vasco da Gama. The 33-year-old's career has deteriorated and never reached the heights it promised after his £145million move from Liverpool to Barcelona in 2018. Coutinho only re-joined his boyhood side Vasco on a permanent deal last year but it appears the chapter is already coming to an end after he was booed by his own fans.

Coutinho asks for contract termination after being booed by fans

DONE DEAL: Forest sent Cuiabano to Vasco da Gama

La Liga round-up: Atletico Madrid draw‚ Real Betis seal late win and El Derbi Vasco ends in stalemate

Bournemouth sign exciting Brazilian wonderkid Rayan from Vasco da Gama

Rayan in Bournemouth as terms with Vasco settled

Rayan agrees personal terms with Bournemouth as Vasco weigh decision

Spurs boost as Vasco starlet Rayan drops agent

AC Milan rival Newcastle‚ Villa interest for Vasco whiz Rayan

La Liga round-up: Five-goal thriller in El Derbi Vasco‚ Atletico Madrid and Villarreal claim big wins

Prem trio chasing Vasco da Gama prospect Rocha

Tottenham & Aston Villa make enquiry for attacker Yasir Al-Rumayyan wants to sign for Newcastle

Brazil international bids to help Vasco sign Spurs & Newcastle stars

Tottenham scouts tracking Vasco da Gama sensation Rayan

Rayan attracting Milan interest after Vasco da Gama exploits

Jardim blunder costs Vasco points in Serie A showdown

Coutinho leaves Aston Villa for Vasco da Gama

Ex-Barça forward Coutinho joins Vasco de Gama

Philippe Coutinho finally brings an end to horror spell at Aston Villa as Brazilian completes permanent move to Vasco da Gama

Coutinho to end his Villa contract a year early in order to join Vasco da Gama

Vasco seek Villa talks over new Coutinho deal

Forest owner Marinakis shifts focus to buying Sao Paulo as Vasco da Gama competition grows

Villa's Coutinho on his loan at Vasco de Gama: I'm at the club I love where I wanted to be

Philippe Coutinho drops transfer hint about his Aston Villa future as Vasco loan spell ends

Vasco da Gama's president desperate to keep Coutinho at the club with new loan proposed

Marinakis in talks to buy Vasco da Gama with ex-Arsenal director Edu primed for key role

Philippe Coutinho in viral Vasco da Gama clip after injury setback

Vasco da Gama chief Edmundo: We've spoken to Ramos‚ but...

Philippe Coutinho speaks out on Aston Villa transfer as he reveals 'anxiety'

Villa's Coutinho joins Vasco da Gama on loan

Vasco de Gama chief issues fresh Philippe Coutinho update as Aston Villa saga continues

Vasco de Gama chief breaks Philippe Coutinho silence as Aston Villa talks drag

Takeover key? Vasco da Gama in Villa talks for Coutinho

Aston Villa owners eyeing Brazilian giants Vasco da Gama

Vasco da Gama bid for Aston Villa midfielder Coutinho

Bolasie stars as Criciuma stun Vasco da Gama

Fernando leaving Sevilla for Vasco Da Gama

Vasco da Gama eyeing Aston Villa midfielder Coutinho

777 set for Everton v Bournemouth 'repeat' as Vasco da Gama face last day battle to stay up

Prospective Everton owners 777 Partners 'in default' at Vasco after new missed payment claims

Everton takeover: The Vasco da Gama view on 777 Partners

Payet leaves Marseille for Vasco da Gama

OFFICIAL: Marseille veteran Payet joins Brazil's Vasco da Gama

West Ham‚ Newcastle push Vasco da Gama to open talks for Rayan Vitor

Vasco da Gama announce Lucas Piton called up by Italy

Vasco da Gama chief Mello talks up prospect of landing Aston Villa attacker Coutinho

Vasco da Gama eyeing Liga MX top scorer Henry Martín

Chelsea fans rejoice‚ Andrey Santos' second Vasco debut was f*cking brilliant

DONE DEAL: Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos returns to Vasco da Gama

Chelsea midfielder Santos rejoins Vasco on loan

Andrey Santos joins Vasco da Gama on loan from Chelsea

Chelsea star Andrey Santos joins Vasco da Gama on loan until end of season

Chelsea's Santos returns to Vasco on three-month loan deal

Chelsea confirm Andrey Santos loan return to Vasco da Gama

Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos on brink of re-signing for Vasco da Gama

Chelsea's Andrey Santos is spotted at Vasco game as he prepares to re-join the Brazilian club on loan after being denied a work permit to play in England after £18m January move

Chelsea's £18m signing Andrey Santos agrees terms over a loan move back to Brazilian side Vasco da Gama... with the Blues hoping he'll be granted a work permit when he returns to Stamford Bridge in July

Vasco da Gama to welcome back Chelsea signing Andrey Santos

Vasco da Gama return for Chelsea signing Andrey Santos?

Chelsea 'could be forced to send £18m star Andrey Santos on loan if the Brazilian wonderkid's work permit falls through' with a return to his former club Vasco da Gama most likely

Velez and Vasco da Gama reach agreement on Luca Orellano's transfer

Chelsea complete signing of Andrey Santos from Vasco da Gama

Chelsea complete Andrey Santos signing

Chelsea complete deal for Brazilian teenager Santos

Vasco da Gama announce Andrey Santos sale to Chelsea

Chelsea agree deal for Brazilian teenager Santos - so who is he?

Chelsea agree terms with Vasco da Gama for Andrey Santos

Vasco da Gama confirm Andrey Santos has joined Chelsea

Andrey Santos: The new Chelsea star who has been compared to Bellingham & Casemiro

Chelsea complete £18m signing of teenage midfielder Andrey Santos - Brazilian club Vasco de Gama announce - as they continue to build for the future with THREE young arrivals in January

Vasco da Gama confirm Andrey Santos switch to Chelsea

Andrey Santos: Vasco da Gama confirm Chelsea transfer

Andrey Santos & Chelsea: Why Vasco da Gama greats so frustrated seeing wonderkid depart

Vasco da Gama starlet Andrey Santos in London to complete Chelsea move

Vasco da Gama teammates TIE UP Andrey Santos to stop Chelsea move

Andrey Santos is jokingly TIED UP by his Vasco da Gama team-mates in an attempt to stop him catching his plane for Chelsea as Blues look set to beat Newcastle and Man City to 18-year-old midfielder's signature

Chelsea close to signing Vasco da Gama starlet Andrey Santos

Chelsea reach 'full verbal agreement' with Vasco for £17.5m wonderkid Andrey Santos

Chelsea reach 'full verbal agreement' with Vasco for £17.5m wonderkid Andrey Santos

Chelsea are on the verge of signing 18-year-old Brazilian wonderkid Andrey Santos for around £18m - as the Blues fight off Newcastle and Man City for the Vasco da Gama midfielder's signature

Chelsea now favourites to land Vasco da Gama winger Andrey Santos

'On our way': Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz has fans in meltdown over Coutinho & Vasco tweet

Vasco da Gama chief warns Chelsea‚ Newcastle: Andrey Santos has strong contract with us

Chelsea confident winning race for Vasco da Gama attacker Andrey Santos

Newcastle jump ahead of Barcelona in battle for Vasco da Gama attacker Andrey Santos

Barcelona resigned Newcastle favourites to sign Vasco da Gama attacker Andrey Santos

Inter Miami agree friendly with Vasco da Gama in January

Newcastle‚ West Ham step up push for Vasco da Gama wonderkid Eguinaldo

Barcelona threaten Newcastle plans for Vasco da Gama midfielder Andrey Santos

Newcastle pushing deal for Vasco da Gama starlet Andrey Santos

Newcastle are chasing highly-rated Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos with the Vasco da Gama teenager dazzling in his country's second tier... as Eddie Howe's men pursue more talent after securing Garang Kuol

Newcastle confident over Andrey Santos deal; Vasco da Gama teammate Eguinaldo on radar