TEAMtalk reported that The Athletic's assessment of Jason Wilcox's work at Manchester United said some people close to Chelsea regarded Andrey Santos as worth half of the package United paid, amid criticism of United's midfield recruitment. Wilcox serves as Manchester United's director of football.
Santos fee questioned
Manchester United committed to a package totalling £50m for Andrey Santos, made up of £48m plus £2m in add-ons.
TEAMtalk said The Athletic report read: "Some people close to Chelsea regarded the 22-year-old as worth half that price. His mobility in midfield, alongside Youri Tielemans, appears at odds with what United required."
United's view of the deal
TEAMtalk said The Athletic report read: "United would doubtless counter that the market was inflated across the board."
TEAMtalk said The Athletic report read: "They feel they made signings based on the need for depth in midfield, sticking to a budget and selecting players in Santos and Carlos Baleba who can develop."
Criticism around Wilcox
TEAMtalk said The Athletic piece read: "Others have questions about the quality of signings, including Andrey Santos joining for £50m."
TEAMtalk said Jason Wilcox was booed heavily by United fans during Wednesday night's clash with Roma.
Estevao selection
TEAMtalk said United's lack of physicality was named as the primary reason why Xabi Alonso gave Estevao his first Premier League start of the season against Manchester United.
TEAMtalk said Alonso harbours doubts over 19-year-old Estevao's ability to cope with more physical Premier League sides.
TEAMtalk said Estevao dazzled in the 2-0 victory against Manchester United.
