Manchester United Weigh Potential Acquisition of Santos Amid Midfield Search

p>The article summarizes the top stories and transfer rumours reported in Monday’s newspapers.

PREMIER LEAGUE

Manchester United are considering signing Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos after failing to secure several top midfield targets this summer – The Sun.

Ederson’s transfer to Old Trafford has been delayed as Manchester United requires him to undergo two medical examinations – The Sun.

Newcastle have identified German midfielder Angelo Stiller, 25, from Stuttgart as a strong candidate to reinforce their midfield – Bild.

WORLD CUP

Jürgen Klopp is expected to appoint former Liverpool assistant Pep Lijnders as his first assistant upon taking over as Germany’s new manager – Daily Telegraph.

Belgium has threatened to sue FIFA after US star Folarin Balogun was cleared to play against them on Monday night despite receiving a red card against Bosnia – The Sun.

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that this will be his final World Cup as he prepares for Portugal’s showdown with Spain – The Sun.

Australia’s coach Tony Popovic has received backing from the FA following his side’s exit from the World Cup at the hands of Egypt – Daily Mail.

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SCOTLAND

Rangers have made anadaxweyne offer of around £3.6m for Partizan Belgrade midfielder Vanja Dragojevic – Scottish Sun.

Bologna is interested in signing Rangers’ duo Connor Barron and Niko Raskin – Scottish Sun.

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