Manchester United are keen on signing Andrey Santos, talkSPORT understands.The midfielder has just completed his first season at Chelsea, despite signing from Brazilian outfit Vasco da Gama in January 2023.Santos has become of interest to UnitedGettySantos returned to the club on loan until later that year before spells at Nottingham Forest and Strasbourg, the sister club of Chelsea.His Blues debut came during their Club World Cup triumph last summer, and he has featured on 47 occasions across all competitions.However, Santos made only 13 Premier League starts last season, with Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez the preferred midfield duo.United first enquired about the 22-year-old last summer when Chelsea signed Alejandro Garnacho, the Blues did not want to sell.A deal is now possible if it suits all parties, with Santos open to a move as he looks for a starting role.Talks are underway on the player’s side, but Chelsea are yet to receive any formal contact.Newcastle United are also understood to be keen on Santos.More midfield movesUnited have reached an agreement with Atalanta to sign Ederson in a deal that could rise to £38.8million.Mateus Fernandes was also a target for Michael Carrick’s side, but Tottenham Hotspur signed him from West Ham United.United hold an interest in Alex Scott alongside their Premier League rivals Arsenal and Chelsea.Santos is open to a move away from ChelseaAlthough it’s understood that Bournemouth are not in the market to sell the 22-year-old.Scott was offered a new contract earlier in the year, and the Cherries are not under any pressure to immediately secure his signature.Arsenal made an approach, but were also informed of their stance.Meanwhile, talkSPORT understands that Aurelien Tchouameni is on the radar at Old Trafford.The Frenchman is valued in excess of £70m and has two years left on his deal at Real Madrid.United have already said goodbye to Casemiro, who is on course to sign for MLS side Inter Miami.United are working to sign new midfielders this summerGettyThey have also been dealt the news that Manuel Ugarte is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.Ugarte is facing up to a year out of action after suffering a knee injury with Uruguay at the World Cup.United were looking to sell him this summer, but he is now set to stay.