Manchester United sign Santos and Tielemans, eye Kone

Manchester United have continued their midfield overhaul this summer with two confirmed signings and are actively pursuing a third, as manager Michael Carrick reshapes his squad ahead of the new season. The club has completed the signings of Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea for a reported 50 million pounds and Belgian international Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for 35 million pounds. The moves address a pressing need following the departure of veteran Casemiro and a long-term injury to Manuel Ugarte.

Santos, described as a young, box-to-box talent, is in line to make his first appearance for the club in a preseason friendly against Wrexham on Saturday, July 18. Fellow new signing Karl Darlow, a goalkeeper brought in for depth, may also feature. The squad remains without several first-team players due to ongoing or recent World Cup commitments, including Tielemans, who is not yet ready to join the group after representing Belgium in the tournament.

While the arrivals of Santos and Tielemans have bolstered the midfield ranks, club officials are reportedly still seeking a specific profile of player to anchor the center of the park. Roma's French international Manu...