MANCHESTER UNITED have been handed a boost in their bid to sign Casemiro with the player reportedly open to a Real Madrid exit.
The Red Devils are in desperate need of reinforcements in midfield.
They had hopes of signing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
However, striking a deal with the player, in particular, has proven hard.
And according to Marca, Man Utd have now turned their attention towards £50million rated mainstay Real midfielder Casemiro.
The 30-year-old five-time Champions League winner would add some much needed quality and experience to the midfield, dislodging Scott McTominay and/or Fred.
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Casemiro hasn’t closed the door on a move, despite having a strong relationship with Real manager Carlo Ancelotti and the fans.
The Brazilian, who cost Real just £5.4m, is greatly appreciated at the Bernabeu.
United have also held talks over Atletico Madrid attacker Joao Felix.
Old Trafford officials in Madrid, who were seeking a deal for Casemiro, took the opportunity to speak with Felix’s entourage.
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However, Atletico informed United they had no intentions of selling the forward.
Felix cost the 2021 LaLiga winners an eye-watering £113million.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
