Casemiro

Manchester United 'identify Casemiro as an alternative to Frenkie de Jong' amid their struggle to sign the Barcelona star... but Carlo Ancelotti is 'hoping to ...

Manchester United have identified Casemiro as a potential alternative to Frenkie de Jong but Carlo Ancelotti is 'hoping to keep the midfielder at Real Madrid this summer' Manchester United have identified Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro as a potential alternative to Frenkie de Jong, according to Marca.

Marca report Manchester United have expressed interest in Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro, a five time Champions League winner.

At 30, he still has plenty more left to offer and should not be considered over the hill. At the weekend Casemiro was on the bench for Real’s opening game of the season, playing only the final seven minutes of a 2-1 win over Almeria. A move for Casemiro would be an audacious swoop and a fantastic one if the Red Devils can pull it off.

The Red Devils are desperate for a midfielder as the transfer window enters its final stretch, with the departures of stars such as Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba ...

- Fabrizio Romano: Chelsea Ready To Go Big To Sign Manchester United Target Frenkie De Jong - Watch: Manchester United Fans Begin Glazers Out Protest Ahead Of Game Against Brighton Manchester United are interested in Real Madrid's Casemiro, according to a report.

Real Madrid star Casemiro has been linked with a move to Manchester United with Erik ten Hag desperate to add more quality to his midfield before the ...

All of that will be an afterthought for Ten Hag, though, as its his defensive capabilities which will appeal most to the United boss. That’s a point captured by the fact only five La Liga midfielders who played over 1000 minutes could better his progressive pass per 90 average last season (8.51). He’ll cost an expensive fee up front and his wages will be high too. However, Real signed Casemiro’s potential long-term successor, Aurelien Tchouameni, for £80million earlier in the summer. Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong has been the club’s primary target for much of the summer, but as that saga drags on, they have started turning their attention to other options. A £15million fee for Adrien Rabiot was agreed with Juventus last week, although personal terms have not yet been finalised.

Man United turn their attention to Real Madrid's Casemiro having failed to sign Frenkie de Jong.

Ten Hag is on the hunt for new talent following his side's awful start to the new Premier League season. The Dutch midfielder has been the subject of intense transfer speculation, with Man United failing to strike a deal with the Spanish giants. Erik ten Hag singled out De Jong as a key transfer target this summer, but, as of yet, he's no closer to completing the transfer of his former player.

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is implementing a US-style contract policy for the club's under-25 players, locking them into deals for as long as seven years. Also ...

Manchester United are ready to send out an SOS to Anthony Martial - with the striker set to be fit to face Liverpool. Chelsea are set to smash the record for the biggest spend in a single transfer window this summer. Manchester United have reportedly withdrawn their bid for Frenkie de Jong, with the club turning their attention to other targets. Manchester United are considering a £50m move for Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro as their deal to sign Adrien Rabiot is on the brink of collapse. Barcelona are ready to "go to war" with Denmark striker Martin Braithwaite over his refusal to leave the club this summer. Plus: Ajax forward Antony is 'no longer an option for Manchester United' this summer, Nottingham Forest, Everton and Fulham are in a three-way fight for Neal Maupay and Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is implementing a US-style contract policy for the club's under-25 players

Manchester United have turned their attentions to Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro after a breakdown in negotiations over Adrien Rabiot.

As Robson says, Casemiro is regarded as a “long shot,” meaning the club are likely to be looking at other targets. They are now pursuing Casemiro – but that is seen as a long shot They are now pursuing Casemiro – but that is seen as a long shot”

Manchester United look desperate in the transfer market. Truth be told, the club rarely looks organised in the transfer market, opting to use a scattergun ...

[Marca](https://www.marca.com/futbol/mercado-fichajes/2022/08/16/62fc0775e2704e6f038b45bd.html), United chiefs are in Madrid looking at different options, including Real Madrid star Casemiro and Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix. Both players would be improvements on the players we currently start in midfield, although it is still disappointing that the board have thus far been unable to land Ten Hag’s prime target. [Chelsea reportedly waiting for the Netherlands international](https://strettynews.com/2022/08/16/bookmakers-made-chelsea-favourites-to-sign-cristiano-ronaldo/) to decide on his future.

Reports earlier today suggested that Manchester United admire Casemiro but were still vying for the signatures of Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot and ...

[The Athletic reported](https://theathletic.com/3512766/2022/08/16/adrien-rabiot-manchester-united-casemiro/) that United's discussions about Casemiro are 'live'. [The Telegraph have reported](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/08/16/manchester-united-deal-sign-adrien-rabiot-brink-collapse/) that the thirty-year-old could command a deal north of £50 million. [Report: Frenkie De Jong's Agent Is In London To Meet With Manchester United](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/news/frenkie-de-jongs-agent-is-in-london-to-meet-with-manchester-united) ['It Could Turn Things Around' - Reliable Journalist Confirms The One Thing That Could Change Cristiano Ronaldo's Mind Amid Exit Talks](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/news/it-could-turn-things-around-reliable-journalist-confirms-one-thing-manchester-united-hope-could-change-cristiano-ronaldos-mind-amid-exit-talks) [Manchester United Enter The Race With Ajax To Sign Bundesliga Star](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/news/report-manchester-united-enter-the-race-with-ajax-to-sign-bundesliga-striker) [Report: Manchester United's Asking Price For Cristiano Ronaldo Revealed](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/transfers/report-manchester-uniteds-asking-price-for-cristiano-ronaldo-revealed) [Report: Chelsea Are Pushing To Sign Frenkie De Jong Linked With Manchester United](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/transfers/chelsea-are-pushing-to-sign-frenkie-de-jong-linked-with-manchester-united) [According to Jackson](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/aug/16/manchester-united-size-up-casemiro-move-with-adrien-rabiot-bid-set-to-fail), director of football John Murtough's 'attention is now on exploring a potential move for Casemiro.' Jamie Jackson of The Guardian has indicated that United are about to open negotiations for Casemiro. [Rabiot's proposed transfer to United has collapsed](https://www.si.com/soccer/manchesterunited/transfers/adrien-rabiot-transfer-from-juventus-to-manchester-united-stalling) due to excessive wage demands, Casemiro has been highlighted as a key alternative target.

Casemiro is now at the centre of Manchester United's focus as a deal for Adrien Rabiot is set to collapse, but the Brazilian could cost upwards of £50m even ...

Ten Hag needs reinforcements, and United need an answer, but with only two weeks left in the summer window their time is running out. The old-school midfield trio of Toni Kroos, Luka Modric and Casemiro is due to come to an abrupt end at some point, but Madrid are already prepared with Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga and Fede Valverde ready and waiting. But their inability to do so this summer just goes to show how far they have fallen. But this summer has been particularly alarming, and also damaging to their reputation. The 30-year-old was vital in Madrid's double-winning season that saw them lift both the La Liga title and the Champions League. Rabiot is represented by his mother Veronique, and not only was she supposedly not keen on Manchester as a destination, she's driving a hard bargain over a potential package for her son.

MANCHESTER UNITED are turning to Casemiro as their latest midfield transfer target.

United have laboured to 2-1 defeats to Brighton and a 4-0 thrashing at Brentford in their first two matches of the new Premier League season. Casemiro is more of a ball-winning No 6 than the technical pass master De Jong but his arrival would no doubt ease the frustrations of Ten Hag. And so Casemiro, who the Red Devils believe to be in the same calibre as De Jong, is the new top option. [Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc) are convinced that Casemiro is a similarly elite player to Frenkie de Jong, according to reports. United have identified the £50million-rated 30-year-old as an ideal candidate to anchor their midfield under Ten Hag. A move to United seems highly unlikely.

Man United are targeting Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro in a bid to strengthen Erik ten Hag's squad.

Although the thought of United being brave enough to deploy a 4-1-4-1 system at the moment, certainly on current form, is not a pretty one, it is a system, over time, that Casemiro could feature in if Erik ten Hag was prepared to use it. That approach would leave United with two more midfield positions to fill, both of which would be attack-minded. Casemiro, however, would be a suitable alternative to the Dutchman if United can make it happen, as he would offer the bite and aggression that they are sorely lacking in midfield. Casemiro would be United's holding midfielder, offering a much-needed layer of protection to the defensive rearguard. That would leave Eriksen and Fernandes squabbling for the advanced-midfield berth, operating as the No.10 behind the lone striker. It is currently unclear if the 30-year-old would be open to moving to Old Trafford or whether his representative is using United in a bid to increase Casemiro's salary.

United had reached an agreed fee with Juventus of an initial £15m for Rabiot but the 27-year-old player's mother and agent, Veronique, wished him to be paid ...

United had reached an agreed fee with Juventus of an initial £15m for Rabiot but the 27-year-old player’s mother and agent, Veronique, wished him to be paid more than many of the club’s top earners such as Bruno Fernandes, who receives around £240,000 a week. With Real Casemiro has claimed five Champions Leagues, three Spanish league titles, one Copa del Rey, two Uefa Super Cups and three Fifa World Club Cups. The 30-year-old’s contract with Madrid runs until 2025 so would cost considerably more than the fee for Rabiot.