Casemiro

Manchester United in talks with Real Madrid over signing midfielder Casemiro in a deal worth over £60m; Man Utd are receiving enough encouragement to give ...

He still has a year left on his contract and United have the option of extending it by another 12 months. You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. Caicedo only made his Premier League debut for Brighton at Arsenal in April. The 30-year-old is greatly appreciated by Real boss Carlo Ancelotti. They are being respectful of PSV's involvement in the Champions League qualifiers and are likely to pursue the 23-year-old in the final week of the window. [Marc Cucurella](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/12666026/marc-cucurella-chelsea-confirm-transfer-agreement-for-brighton-defender-worth-in-excess-of-60m) to Chelsea in a £60m deal and midfielder [Yves Bissouma](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12691/12635707/yves-bissouma-brighton-midfielder-signs-for-tottenham-on-four-year-deal) to Tottenham for £35m. Man Utd also remain in the market for a forward player, with PSV Eindhoven's Cody Gakpo a player of interest. Recruiting a forward is likely to be addressed in the final week while the club focus on signing a midfielder. Real Madrid are open to the sale of Casemiro to Manchester United in a potential deal worth in excess of £60m. Whether Casemiro is actually minded to exit the Bernabeu for Europa League football at Old Trafford is the unknown, even with the prospect of doubling his salary. However, Casemiro is reportedly not viewed as indispensable given the wealth of options the Champions League holders have in the centre of the pitch. Manchester United in talks with Real Madrid over signing midfielder Casemiro in a deal worth over £60m; Man Utd are receiving enough encouragement to give them belief a deal is possible; United were prepared to pay £67.6m for Ajax forward Antony

Casemiro is weighing up an offer to join Manchester United or to continue his career at Real Madrid, sources have told ESPN.

The former Monaco midfielder started ahead of Casemiro in Madrid's opening LaLiga game of the season against [Almeria](/football/team/_/id/6832/almeria) on Sunday. During Madrid's league title celebrations in April, ESPN reported that Casemiro was considering ending his time at Madrid, having received interest from several clubs. [Liverpool](/football/team?id=364), and by then, United will know if Casemiro will be on board or if, as appears the case with [Barcelona](/football/team/_/id/83)'s [Frenkie de Jong](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/219022/frenkie-de-jong), they will have to find another candidate. [Newcastle United](/football/team/_/id/361)'s Brazil international [Bruno Guimaraes](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/218522/bruno-guimaraes) as a potential replacement for Casemiro, however [sources have told ESPN Brasil](https://www.espn.com.br/futebol/mercado-da-bola/artigo/_/id/10790371/real-madrid-mira-bruno-guimaraes-substituto-casemiro-dura-missao-para-fechar-negocio) that Newcastle have no intention of selling the midfielder. [reported earlier this week](/football/soccer-transfers/story/4723808/man-united-cool-adrien-rabiot-interest-over-wage-demandsexplore-move-for-real-madrids-casemiro-sources) that United had cooled their interest in [Adrien Rabiot](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/176203/Adrien-Rabiot) over the [Paris Saint-Germain](/football/team/_/id/160) midfielder's wage demands and had turned their focus to Casemiro. [Casemiro](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/173666/casemiro) is weighing up whether to accept an offer to join [Manchester United](/football/team?id=360) or to continue his career at [Real Madrid](/football/team?id=86), sources have told ESPN.

Manchester United have now reportedly agreed personal terms with Real Madrid midfielder and Brazilian international, Casemiro of a new report is to be ...

Casemiro is regarded as one of the best holding midfielders in the world and United’s plan to lure him to Old Trafford would be to offer him a much improved contract. The Brazilian midfielder is said to be open to a move and wants a new challenge having won so much at Real Madrid in the past few years. Manchester United have now reportedly agreed personal terms with Real Madrid midfielder and Brazilian international, Casemiro of a new report is to be believed, the player would receive a large wage increase.

MANCHESTER UNITED have agreed a four-year contract with Casemiro, according to reports.And the Red Devils will splash out a whopping £290000 per wee.

[FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting-tips/free-bets?ilc=inline) [open to selling a minority stake in the Premier League crisis club](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19537790/glazers-talks-sell-man-utd-stake-fan-protests/), which has a reported total value of £5billion. [Sir Jim Ratcliffe eyeing up a sensational plot to buy the club](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19541176/jim-ratcliffe-buy-man-utd-talks-glazers/). [ big-money arrival of Aurelien Tchouameni](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/18809322/real-madrid-aurelien-tchouameni-transfer/) this summer. [keen to explore a new adventure](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19537043/man-utd-casemiro-real-madrid-transfer-boost/). [Old Trafford](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196656/manchester-united/) after their spell together in Madrid.

Erik ten Hag turned his attention to the five-time Champions League winner after growing frustrated by the failure to sign Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.

The move for Casemiro is expected to spark a flurry of activity from Manchester United in the final days of the transfer window. The Brazilian, though, doesn't want to mull over the decision for too long as a final decision is expected soon. The move for Casemiro was originally described as a "long shot" from Manchester United insiders - but such has been the rapid progress this week that there is now strong belief he will head to Old Trafford.

CASEMIRO has reportedly emerged as a priority target for Manchester United in the middle of the park.

However, it seems as though Casemiro has emerged as the chosen one and it remains to be seen whether a full agreement can be reached in the not-too-distant future. United are said to have stepped up their pursuit of Casemiro after missing out on the signing of Adrien Rabiot, who was recently in talks with the club but is not expected to join Erik ten Hag's squad as a result of his exorbitant wage demands. Ancelotti's admiration for the player could potentially spell trouble with regards to United's hopes of snapping him up over the next few days, though. United were previously left frustrated in their efforts to sign Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona before pulling out of a move for Rabiot earlier this month over the Frenchman's lucrative salary expectations. He carries the ball well but he doesn’t have Casemiro’s tactical ability, I’ve never had a pivot like him." But other players can play as a pivot.

Casemiro has agreed to join Manchester United on a four-year deal and could undergo a medical on Friday.

[Casemiro gives ‘positive indications’ to Manchester United as talks progresswith Real Madrid](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/18/casemiro-gives-major-hope-to-manchester-united-during-transfer-talks-17205838/?ico=more_text_links) [Marca](https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2022/08/18/62fea70ae2704e3e308b45e5.html) reporting the former Sao Paulo youngster will travel to Manchester to undergo a medical on Friday with Real’s permission. [Ajax reject Manchester United’s €80m offer for Antony with Cody Gakpo now more likely option for Erik ten Hag](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/18/ajax-respond-to-huge-new-offer-from-manchester-united-for-antony-17209111/?ico=more_text_links) [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/3520414/2022/08/18/manchester-united-casemiro-transfer-news/) now reporting he has agreed a four-year deal with United with an option of a fifth. [Manchester United](https://metro.co.uk/tag/manchester-united-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) are edging closer to a deal to sign [Real Madrid](https://metro.co.uk/tag/real-madrid/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK2) star Casemiro with the midfielder set to undergo a medical on Friday. [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/)

Manchester United could sign both Casemiro and Yannick Carrasco in the coming days, Barcelona struggle to sign Bernardo Silva, and Goncalo Ramos is in ...

The south coast side needed a replacement for Armando Broja, who returned to Chelsea after his loan deal expired, and Ramos could be available for £25m. Paper Round’s view: After failing to sell De Jong, Barcelona have managed to unsettle one of their most valuable assets going into the new season. Paper Round’s view: Casemiro would be a giant upgrade on every single midfielder that Manchester United have had since Paul Scholes retired, but as the Mail reports, United need to go further than that.

Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro has his Manchester United medical planned ahead of a proposed transfer to the Premier League.

It’s poor and we need higher standards than that and it’s clear. [Liverpool](https://www.sportbible.com/utddistrict/how-to-watch-manchester-united-vs-liverpool-premier-league-20220817) on Monday evening and reports are [suggesting](https://twitter.com/alex_crook/status/1560386073636782080) that United want to complete the deal for Casemiro ahead of the Merseyside team's trip to Old Trafford. 🗣️ "It's rubbish. It's poor. I can bring up several things but that looks like excuses. "It’s rubbish.

Manchester United set to pay Real Madrid an initial £50.7m for Casemiro with £8.5m in add-ons; midfielder has agreed to sign a four-year contract with the ...

He still has a year left on his contract and United have the option of extending it by another 12 months. You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. Caicedo only made his Premier League debut for Brighton at Arsenal in April. "He wants to try a new challenge, a new opportunity. [Marc Cucurella](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/12666026/marc-cucurella-chelsea-confirm-transfer-agreement-for-brighton-defender-worth-in-excess-of-60m) to Chelsea in a £60m deal and midfielder [Yves Bissouma](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12691/12635707/yves-bissouma-brighton-midfielder-signs-for-tottenham-on-four-year-deal) to Tottenham for £35m. United also want to recruit a forward this summer but they have had a £67.6m bid for winger Antony rejected by Ajax, who want to keep the 22-year-old. United's focus for now however, is on the Casemiro deal and potentially a move for another midfielder. United are set to pay the Spanish giants an initial £50.7m for Casemiro with £8.5m in add-ons, while the Brazilian has a four-year contract with the option of a further 12 months at Old Trafford on the table. But the move is unlikely to be completed in time for the 30-year-old to be available for Monday night's home game against Liverpool, live on Sky Sports, as he requires a visa. I and the club understand it. Manchester United set to pay Real Madrid an initial £50.7m for Casemiro with £8.5m in add-ons; midfielder has agreed to sign a four-year contract with the option of a further 12 months; Ajax have rejected Man Utd's £67.6m bid for forward Antony Manchester United are close to agreeing a £59.2m deal for Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro but have had a £67.6m bid rejected for Ajax winger Antony.

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of the Brazil midfielder Casemiro, with Real Madrid expected to accept an offer of €60m (£50.7m) plus ...

United could also try and revive a move for the Ajax winger Antony, although the Dutch side are currently unwilling to sell. Talk of a medical for Casemiro on Friday appears premature, which means he would not be registered in time for Monday night’s Premier League clash with arch-rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford. The fee could rise to €70m (£59.2m) if certain clauses are met.

Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro will reportedly have his medical for Manchester United on Friday. Numerous reports have suggested that both the player and ...

Manchester United are working to complete Casemiro deal on Friday with both Real Madrid and player’s camp. [El Chiringuito’s Marcos Benito](https://twitter.com/marcosbenito9) reported a few hours ago that the Red Devils are the Brazilian’s preferred destination and he expects to travel to England next week. Positive feelings – it’s John Murtough on it. “Manchester United are working to complete Casemiro deal on Friday with both Real Madrid and player’s camp. [Luke Shaw](https://thepeoplesperson.com/tag/luke-shaw/) to go on a diet? [Numerous reports](https://thepeoplesperson.com/2022/08/18/manchester-united-approach-real-madrid-for-casemiro-251293/) have suggested that both the player and his current club are open to the move, with some even indicating that the player has already said yes to the 20-time English champions.

Man United have turned their attention to signing Real Madrid's Casemiro and the midfielder would be a brilliant addition.

[McTominay](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/scott-mctominay) and Fred on all passing metrics, with the exception of comparing successful key passes with the latter. There is a feeling that Casemiro's representative might be using United as a negotiation tactic for an improved salary for his client, but supporters will be hoping that is not the case. [Comparisonator](https://comparisonator.com/) is a football data comparison tool from 271 professional leagues around the world which compares players and clubs by utilising over 100 different parameters. The amount of ball recoveries he makes also catches the eye when comparing him to McTominay and Fred, although the pair hardly set a high standard. United desperately need a defensive midfielder and they would be signing one of Europe's finest players in that position, despite him being in the latter stage of his career. Casemiro would immediately improve Erik ten Hag's side and he would bring some much-needed balance as the anchor of a three-man midfield. Casemiro averaged 8.1 ball recoveries per 90 last term and that's just under double of what McTominay (4.9) and Fred (5.2) recorded in the Premier League. The interest in Casemiro has seemingly emerged from nowhere and that has been a feature of the summer. Casemiro has been world-class in defensive midfielder during his nine years spent with Real Madrid. So, why would he want to leave Madrid? Those will have to negate Thursday night matches against teams like Lech Poznan. Christian Eriksen, who has been the only midfield addition, cost nothing.

Erik ten Hag has been wanting to sign a midfielder all summer as the Red Devils struggle for balance.

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Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro is closing in on a move to Manchester United and looks set to become one of the highest earning players in the Old Trafford ...

[Ronaldo wants to leave United after just one season](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/breaking-manutd-cristiano-ronaldo-transfer-27383385) since returning to the club following 12 years away. [Spotrac,](https://www.spotrac.com/epl/manchester-united-fc/payroll/2021/) [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo) is comfortably the highest-paid star at Old Trafford with wages of £510k per week. [Have Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/casemiro-man-united-wages-fee-27779500#comments-section) Would Casemiro be the perfect signing for Man Utd’s midfield? [Ronaldo](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo) is the highest earner at United with an annual wage of £26.5million with David de Gea (£19.5million) and Jadon Sancho (£18.2million) completing the top three. [Casemiro](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/casemiro) is set to become one of the highest earners at [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) as the Brazilian international closes in on a transfer from [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf). [Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league) crowns - will be well paid at United, the structure of his contract is set to ensure that his wage packet is heavily incentivised by performance-related add-ons in terms of individual appearances and team objectives, notably whether the club qualify for Champions League football. The next highest earner at the club is David De Gea, on £19.5million per annum. It is now anticipated that the deal will be closed in a matter of days. Fees were agreed with [Barcelona](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fc-barcelona) and [Juventus](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/juventus-fc) for Frenkie de Jong and Adrien Rabiot respectively, but neither deal was finalised. [Tell us what you think here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/casemiro-man-united-wages-fee-27779500#comments-section) [United have made a deal for the Madrid star their prime focus](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/real-madrid-casemiro-man-utd-27756367) at the culmination of a summer of frustrating transfer pursuits. [United representatives have already held discussions](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-transfer-casemiro-realmadrid-27771126) with Madrid chiefs in the Spanish capital as they continue to work on a deal with the transfer deadline fast approaching.

MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly closing in on a deal to bring Casemiro to Old Trafford over the coming days.

Real Madrid have already spent around £72m on the capture of Aurelien Tchouameni this summer and could reportedly decide to go in strong once again for Guimaraes if Casemiro ends up finalising his move to United in the not-too-distant future. It seems as though Real Madrid could decide to raid Newcastle for Guimaraes if Casemiro does leave after identifying the Magpies playmaker as an alternative target in the middle of the park, according to United are said to be closing in on a deal to land Casemiro, who is thought to have informed Los Blancos of his desire to join Erik ten Hag's squad over the coming days.

Man United are progressing with a transfer to sign Casemiro from Real Madrid after the Champions League winners bought Aurelien Tchouameni.

United have previously bought Raphael Varane and Angel di Maria from Madrid. The Casemiro deal signals a drastic shift from United as manager Erik ten Hag's preference was to sign Frenkie de Jong and disregard a defensive midfielder. Sources say United have tried to accelerate the deal in an attempt to sign Casemiro in time for him to be available for the visit of Liverpool on Monday night but that is remote as he would also have to obtain a work permit.

United supporters hit back on twitter, noting several Premier League stars who have continued performing well into their 30s, and questioned why other ...

This age of 30s is completely different, the training/ nutrition/ medical, I'm quite sure the Schweinsteiger thing won't happen again. Question is, does United possesses the facilities & expertise in house?' Another wrote: 'Schweinsteiger made 28 appearances in the season before we signed him. Mad how the smallest thing becomes a massive deal when it's United.' Seems we have learned nothing from Schweinsteiger…' Perspective for that nonsense age remark against him many are pushing.'

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Brazilian international midfielder Casemiro is leaving the club ahead of reported transfer to Manchester ...

[Have your say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/breaking-casemiro-man-united-madrid-27782430#comments-section) Would Casemiro be the perfect signing for Man Utd’s midfield? "I think Casemiro has been a key player for us, he was important to Kroos and Modric - the combination was key to success. [United have made a deal for the Madrid star their prime focus](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/real-madrid-casemiro-man-utd-27756367) at the culmination of a summer of frustrating transfer pursuits. [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) club are desperate to secure the signing of a holding midfielder with less than two weeks remaining in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that [United representatives have already held discussions](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-transfer-casemiro-realmadrid-27771126) with Madrid chiefs in the Spanish capital as they continue to work on a deal with the transfer deadline fast approaching. Casemiro trained with his Real Madrid teammates for the first 15 minutes of Friday morning's training session, before saying his goodbyes. We want to wish him the very best. Just yesterday I realized that Casemiro is leaving, but our plans don't change - we'll compete for everything with or without Casemiro. After all, he's done for this club, we need to respect his decision." [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf) boss Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that experienced midfielder [Casemiro](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/casemiro) is leaving the club ahead of a transfer to [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc). The Madrid boss continued: "Casemiro is leaving but we have a lot of resources to replace him. Fees were agreed with [Barcelona](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fc-barcelona) and [Juventus](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/juventus-fc) for Frenkie de Jong and Adrien Rabiot respectively, but neither deal was finalised – but Casemiro now appears to be transferring to Old Trafford.

Manchester United set to pay Real Madrid an initial £50.7m for Casemiro with £8.5m in add-ons; midfielder has agreed to sign a four-year contract with the ...

He still has a year left on his contract and United have the option of extending it by another 12 months. You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. Caicedo only made his Premier League debut for Brighton at Arsenal in April. "He wants to try a new challenge, a new opportunity. [Marc Cucurella](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/12666026/marc-cucurella-chelsea-confirm-transfer-agreement-for-brighton-defender-worth-in-excess-of-60m) to Chelsea in a £60m deal and midfielder [Yves Bissouma](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12691/12635707/yves-bissouma-brighton-midfielder-signs-for-tottenham-on-four-year-deal) to Tottenham for £35m. United also want to recruit a forward this summer but they have had a £67.6m bid for winger Antony rejected by Ajax, who want to keep the 22-year-old. United's focus for now however, is on the Casemiro deal and potentially a move for another midfielder. United are set to pay the Spanish giants an initial £50.7m for Casemiro with £8.5m in add-ons, while the Brazilian has a four-year contract with the option of a further 12 months at Old Trafford on the table. But the move is unlikely to be completed in time for the 30-year-old to be available for Monday night's home game against Liverpool, live on Sky Sports, as he requires a visa. I and the club understand it. Manchester United set to pay Real Madrid an initial £50.7m for Casemiro with £8.5m in add-ons; midfielder has agreed to sign a four-year contract with the option of a further 12 months; Ajax have rejected Man Utd's £67.6m bid for forward Antony Manchester United are close to agreeing a £59.2m deal for Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro but have had a £67.6m bid rejected for Ajax winger Antony.

The Real Madrid midfielder has emerged as a late summer target for United, who were forced to look elsewhere after seemingly missing out on Barcelona's ...

Casemiro held a farewell dinner with friends in Spain ahead of his move to Manchester United Casemiro has reportedly held a farewell dinner with friends in Spain as he closes in on a £60million move to Casemiro 'has a farewell dinner with friends in Spain' ahead of his £60m move to Manchester United as the Real Madrid midfielder prepares to undergo a medical in England after agreeing a four-year contract

The Brazilian star is set for a move to the Red Devils from Real Madrid after the clubs agreed a £60m fee for the 30-year-old but he is unlikely to make his ...

Ancelotti added: 'If he goes there is no doubt about the respect and affection that exists for him here. The Italian coach said: 'I have spoken to him and he wants to try something new. In addition the Brazil star will also need to ensure he has a visa to be in the United Kingdom as well as being registered to play in the Premier League. Casemiro is in line to complete a £60million move to Manchester United from Real Madrid [Manchester United](/sport/teampages/manchester-united.html) have run out of time to register Casemiro so that he would be eligible to face [Liverpool](/sport/teampages/liverpool.html) on Monday night. - Casemiro is on the cusp of joining Man United for £60m from Real Madrid

REAL MADRID star Casemiro is poised to join Manchester United and become the Red Devils' fourth signing of this summer's transfer window.

Casemiro wants to leave Real Madrid in order to sign for Premier League side Manchester United, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday.

"If Casemiro goes, we have six midfielders," Ancelotti added. "We have replacements within the squad," he said. Casemiro -- with what he's done at this club, and with the person he is -- we have to respect this desire he has. We can't replace Casemiro with a player with the same characteristics, but we have others with different characteristics ... "He wants to try a new challenge, a new opportunity. [ESPN reported on Thursday](/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4724648/real-madrids-casemiro-set-to-make-decision-on-man-united-move-sources) that the [Brazil](/soccer/team?id=205) international midfielder -- who has won five Champions Leagues and three LaLiga titles in nine years at Madrid -- was considering an offer from United, with a decision imminent.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed on Friday morning that Carlos Casemiro wants to join Manchester United. He said that he had spoken to Casemiro ...

However, Manchester United have run out of time to register Casemiro ahead of their clash with Liverpool, so the Brazilian will not be available on Monday night even if he signs this weekend as the deadline for players to be registered passed at midday on Friday. As Sportsmail reported on Thursday, Casemiro is set to undergo his medical in Manchester over the weekend, ahead of signing a four-year contract at Old Trafford with the option of a further year. Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Casemiro wants to leave Real Madrid and join Manchester United Ancelotti said he had spoken to Casemiro and that he wanted a new challenge. - Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Casemiro wants to join Manchester United Carlo Ancelotti confirms Casemiro IS heading to Man United in £60m deal and won't play farewell game at Celta Vigo tomorrow - revealing the Real Madrid midfielder told him he wanted a 'new challenge' at 30

Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Casemiro intends to join Manchester United from Real Madrid after speaking with the Brazilian international.

To do so a fee of £80m or more may be required for the Brazilian to be added to another area of the squad Ten Hag wishes to strengthen. In their own official statement, Real Madrid confirmed that the two clubs “have agreed terms for the transfer of Casemiro. “The transfer is subject to the agreement of personal terms, UK visa requirements and a medical.” Ten Hag also wants to sign Antony, the Ajax forward. As far as a replacement is concerned we have signed [Aurélien] Tchouaméni and he’s one of the best on the market. Ten Hag has only Fred and Scott McTominay as regular, frontline players in the department.

MANCHESTER UNITED are set to complete the signing of Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro over the next few days.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Casemiro had told the Spanish giants of his desire to join United earlier on Friday, with the midfielder set to no longer be considered for selection at the Bernabeu until the deal is done. Casemiro's four-year contract at United is set to increase his existing salary by a significant amount, but reports claiming that his wage packet will be doubled are understood to be wide of the mark. Ten Hag has been trying to secure the addition of a new central midfielder since the end of last season and is believed to have turned to Casemiro after missing out on the signings of Frenkie de Jong and Adrien Rabiot.

Man United are closing in on a deal to sign Casemiro but the midfielder was pictured training with Real Madrid on Friday.

Casemiro has won five Champions Leagues and three La Liga titles among other domestic major honours with Madrid. [Casemiro](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/casemiro) has also pictured training with Real Madrid on Friday morning. It now looks likely that midfielder Casemiro, 30, will become Erik ten Hag's fourth signing of the summer.

The Brazilian international is thought to be very close to completing his mega-money move from Real Madrid to Manchester United as Erik ten Hag looks to ...

Comment [below](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/casemiro-manutd-possible-shirt-numbers-27780201#comments-wrapper) ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/casemiro-manutd-possible-shirt-numbers-27780201#comments-wrapper)Which shirt number should Casemiro wear once his move to Man Utd is confirmed? United have endured a miserable start to the season under new boss [Erik ten Hag](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) with two defeats from their opening two games. It was last worn by barely-used goalkeeper Lee Grant and would undoubtedly see more action on the back of Casemiro. Casemiro is widely viewed as a massive upgrade on the current options in the middle of the park Ten Hag has at his disposal. [Bruno Fernandes.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bruno-fernandes) [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo) could take it. [The Brazilian](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/brazil-football-team) is expected to sign a four-year contract that boasts the option to extend the deal for a further fifth year should both parties agree to it. Instead, he could line up against [Southampton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/southampton-fc) the following weekend. [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf) star [Casemiro](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/casemiro) is nearing a transfer to [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) in a big-money move that is set to cost the Red Devils at least £60million. [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) on Monday night, but that now looks incredibly unlikely. [Brentford](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/brentford-fc) in a game that saw United's midfield come under serious scrutiny.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Brazilian midfielder Casemiro has asked to leave the club, and is now expected to join Manchester ...

United are also in talks to sign Atletico Madrid forward Yannick Carrasco to strengthen their attacking options. We are not sad, the love for him is big. I listened to his desire. We are respectful. I respect him." Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Brazilian midfielder Casemiro has asked to leave the club, and is now expected to join Manchester United.

Brazil international Casemiro due in UK within next 48 hours to have medical and finalise move to Old Trafford on four-year deal.

You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. We wish him all the best in his next challenge." "He wants to try a new challenge, a new opportunity.