Sahel Overview

Manchester United and Chelsea have reached a total agreement over the transfer of Andrey Santos in a deal worth up to £50 million. The Brazilian midfielder has been given the green light to travel to Manchester to undergo a medical and finalise the details of his move to Old Trafford.

Chelsea winger Jesse Derry is on the verge of completing a season-long loan move to Portuguese giants Sporting CP, shortly after agreeing a new contract at Stamford Bridge. The highly rated teenager enjoyed a promising breakthrough campaign in London last season and will now look to gain valuable first-team experience and continue his rapid development in the Champions League.

Former Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has officially returned to football management after being appointed as the new head coach of Ligue 1 outfit Paris FC. The 41-year-old Englishman has signed a two-year contract in the French capital, returning to management just three months after his brief stint at Stamford Bridge was cut short.

Chelsea are prepared to listen to offers for Alejandro Garnacho this summer as Xabi Alonso begins a ruthless overhaul of the first-team squad. The Argentina international has struggled to make an impact at Stamford Bridge since his high-profile arrival from Manchester United less than a year ago.