Vitor Matos stated that Ricardo Santos will leave before Monday's deadline, explaining that the situation is still similar. Matos added that they are trying to determine what is best for all parties and that Ricardo is still speaking to clubs.

According to sources for The Reading Chronicle, Reading FC are interested in signing Ricardo Santos from Swansea. Other clubs are also interested in signing him. It is reported that Swansea are set to let the centre-back leave the club in January. A fee would be expected for a permanent move because Santos signed a two-year deal with Swansea.

Swansea City are set to allow centre-back Ricardo Santos to depart the club in the January transfer window, six months after joining. The 30-year-old Cape Verdean international is being monitored by clubs in League One. It is not yet known whether his exit will be on a permanent deal or a loan. Santos has made one appearance in the Championship this season. His contract with Swansea runs until June 2027, and his current market value is €500k, according to Transfermarkt.