Santos ready to replace 'legend' Casemiro

[Getty Images] Manchester United new-boy Andrey Santos feels he is ready to step into Casemiro's shoes and be the club's new number six. Santos completed a £48m move from Chelsea in the middle of last month. At the time, it was anticipated he would be one of three new arrivals in midfield. So far, he has only been joined by Youri Tielemans, but one of the reasons for the inaction has been the smooth transition Santos has made and the ease with which he has settled into life at United after leaving Chelsea. The Brazil international is a confident presence and doesn't find it daunting replacing a legendary figure like Casemiro. "I prefer playing deep like a number six," he said after the 1-1 pre-season draw with Paris St-Germain in Gothenburg. "I try help my teammates without the ball and with the ball I love breaking the lines. "For me Casemiro is a legend. Now he's gone and I'm here. I feel that I can do like Casemiro did last season." Santos struck up a fluid partnership with Mason Mount in the first three pre-season games, then shepherded Tyler Fletcher against PSG in Gothenburg after Mount had been replaced. It is expected the 22-year-old will partner Mount or Youri Tielemans if United don't sign an additional midfielder, although Kobbie Mainoo is due to return from his frustrating World Cup experience in the forthcoming week-long training camp just outside Dublin. "I feel so comfortable here," said Santos. "I was so happy when my agent called me. I told my wife and she said 'we have to go'. "I know Chelsea is a big club as well, and I thank them for everything they did for me. But this is my home now. "I'm so happy to be here. I want to be here for a long time and win so many trophies."