# Manchester United eye Santos midfielder as transfer target

Manchester United are reportedly considering a midfielder from Brazilian club Santos as a potential signing. The club is exploring options to strengthen their midfield ahead of the next transfer window. This move reflects United's ongoing search for young talent from South America.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cp9llnxk45jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:39:07 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/08/marcus-rashford-return-manchester-united-new-season-move-away-not-ruled-out-football) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:51:25 GMT