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      Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti CONFIRMS Marco Asensio has asked to leave as Man Utd eye £25m transfer

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      CARLO ANCELOTTI has revealed Marco Asensio is seeking a move away from Real Madrid amid reports linking him with a switch to Manchester United.The versatile 26-year-old has been deemed as surplus to requirements by the Italian gaffer and will be allowed to depart.
      Real Madrid ace Marco Asensio is seeking a move away from the club before the window closesCredit: AP
      And with Asensio having just a year left on his contract at the Bernabeu, Real are keen to cash in on him while they can.
      The Spain international has struggled for a regular place in Ancelotti’s line-up, where he made just 19 LaLiga starts last season.
      Still, he was Los Blancos’ third top scorer in the 2021-22 campaign with 12 strikes, only behind Karim Benzema and Vinicius Jr.
      But Asensio has been limited to just seven minutes of top-flight action this term after falling down the pecking order.
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      And now Ancelotti has confirmed that Asensio, who can operate as a winger and attacking midfielder, has asked to leave Real.
      Quoted by AS, the ex-Chelsea manager said: “Marco is looking at something to see if he can leave.”

      Before stating: “If he doesn’t leave, he will remain a Madrid player.”
      A transfer to Old Trafford has been mooted, with it claimed that the Red Devils are poised to make a £25million offer.
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      Asensio could be tempted by a move to the Theatre of Dreams with his ex-team-mates Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphael Varane at the club.
      And he could follow Casemiro in swapping Madrid for Manchester this summer after the Brazilian joined United in a deal rising to £70m.
      The three-time Champions League winner has also been linked with moves to Arsenal and Newcastle before the transfer window slams shut on September 1.
      Since making his Real debut in August 2016, Asensio has scored 49 goals in 236 games.
      But he knows he must be playing regular game time if he wishes to be included in Luis Enrique’s World Cup squad. More

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      Man Utd ‘set to make £25m transfer offer to Real Madrid for Marco Asensio’ but Carlo Ancelotti will fight for midfielder

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are ready to make an offer for Real Madrid star Marco Asensio, according to reports.The Red Devils could bid £25million for the Spaniard, claim outlet Relevo.
      Marco Asensio has won three Champions LeaguesCredit: Getty
      Carlo Ancelotti supposedly wants to keep Marco AsensioCredit: Getty
      But a deal could prove difficult to complete because Los Blancos boss Carlo Ancelotti wants to keep Asensio at the club.
      But the 26-year-old midfielder’s contract expires next summer so Real Madrid may want to cash in now in case a new contract cannot be sorted.
      Asensio could be tempted by a move to Old Trafford with his former teammates Raphael Varane and Casemiro at the club.
      Rumours suggest Man Utd may not be the only club in for him with Liverpool previously showing interest.
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      Newcastle and Arsenal have also been linked with as well as an unnamed Italian club is monitoring him too.
      Real Madrid won the LaLiga title and the Champions League last season with Asensio playing a key role featuring 42 times in all competitions scoring 12 goals.
      He has been at the Spanish giants since 2014 when he joined from Real Mallorca.
      In total, he has played 236 times for the club scoring on 49 occasions and he’s contributed with a further 24 assists.
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      Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag is keen to bolster his squad in the final week of the transfer window.
      The club remain keen on Ajax winger Antony.
      Meanwhile the future of star striker Cristiano Ronaldo is still unclear. More

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      How Casemiro will fit in to Man Utd XI with ex-Real Madrid star unleashing Fred and finally getting best out of him

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      JUST a few days ago there seemed little chance of Casemiro leaving Real Madrid.  Why would he want to rock the boat just a few months before the Qatar World Cup?
      Casemiro of Real Madrid is on his way to join Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Manchester United’s Fred could benefit from the arrival of his Brazilian teammateCredit: AP
      In an ideal universe, the offer from Old Trafford would have come in the January transfer window but that is not the way that things have worked out.
      The horror show against Brentford has highlighted the urgency of Manchester United’s needs.
      True, the long-term aim of Erik ten Hag may well be a dynamic, high pressing side – a model of play for which Casemiro is not a natural fit. 
      But the short term necessity is to balance out the side – a need which may extend into the next couple of seasons as United rebuild.
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      Brazil coach Tite refers to Casemiro as his “competitive leader.” And it is certainly that type of temperament that United could do with at the moment. 
      The 30-year-old midfielder is not the quickest or the most mobile.
      However, he has excellent awareness of what is going on around him allowing him to plug defensive gaps while also transferring the ball quickly and efficiently to the front players.
      A fascinating aspect of Casemiro’s move to Old Trafford is the effect this could have on his Brazil midfield partner Fred.
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      He is much maligned by the Premier League pundits and it is unfortunate that they do not see more of him for Brazil. 
      He is coming under pressure for his place from Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle, but for the time being Fred is first choice on merit after a sequence of good displays.
      It is striking how much more freedom he enjoys when he wears the yellow shirt. 
      Fred, 29, is able to use his lung power to link up with the strikers, and even run beyond them. 
      Brazil’s coaching staff have a healthy admiration for him, as the type of unselfish player who makes those around him look better.
      They also suspect that he can be too nice for his own good and has reigned in too much of his natural box-to-box game for Man Utd because he has been asked to do so.
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      The balance of Fred’s game could be about to change. There is no doubt now about who is going to do the holding midfielder.
      Casemiro will sit in front of the back four, probably not too far away from the centre-backs. Once he has bedded in, the division of responsibilities will be much clearer. Casemiro holds, Fred can run on.
      The ideal midfield trio of functions has one to get the ball, one to give it and one to go. In this case they win possession collectively, Casemiro gives the forward pass and Fred makes the forward burst.
      The news of Casemiro heading to Manchester United has come as a huge surprise. Nowhere will that news have been greeted more warmly than in the house of United’s No.17 Fred.
      Casemiro has earned 63 international caps in his glittering careerCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Casemiro’s Man Utd shirt number revealed with Real Madrid legend taking former kit of new team-mate

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      IMMINENT Manchester United signing Casemiro’s shirt number has been revealed, taking on the former number of new team-mate Bruno Fernandes.The Real Madrid legend, 30, will move to Old Trafford in a £70million transfer worth an eye-watering £350,000-a-week.
      Casemiro will wear the No18 shirt at Man UtdCredit: Getty
      Fernandes wore the number last seasonCredit: Rex
      United icon Scholes has also repped the No18Credit: PA:Empics Sport
      And according to Marca, Casemiro will take on the No18 shirt – which was previously worn by Bruno Fernandes.
      It was also the legendary number of United icon Paul Scholes.
      Casemiro waved goodbye to Real in an emotional press conference, which even had boss Carlo Ancelotti fighting back the tears.
      The five-time Champions League winner said: “As you know, I don’t like the spotlight or having prominence, I will try to talk with my heart.
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      “The greatest title I have had has been to live every day at this great club, Real Madrid!
      “I’d like to thank the club for making me a better player and a better person.
      “Playing with Modric and Kroos, I really enjoyed football. I want to make it clear that one day I would return to Real Madrid and show you how much I love this club.
      “I want to help the club in any way I can in the future.
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      “Florentino, thanks to you this club will continue to win titles.”
      On the decision to join United, he added: “I am excited to develop at a big club like Manchester United.”

      Casemiro won’t feature for United on Monday against Liverpool.
      There is, however, a chance the midfielder will be unveiled ahead of the game. More

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      Fans all say the same thing as Casemiro breaks down in tears in Real Madrid farewell ahead of Man Utd transfer

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      FANS are all saying the same thing after Real Madrid star Casemiro broke down in tears during his farewell speech ahead of his move to Manchester United. The Brazilian midfielder said an emotional goodbye to the club he has been at since 2013.
      Casemiro is on his way to join Man Utd
      The Brazil star was visibly emotional in his farewell speech to Real Madrid
      His wife also cried
      Tears flowed for the whole family as his eldest daughter was also emotional
      As he begun to cry, fans saw the an opportunity to poke fun at his new club with one saying: “Casemiro is crying because he has to move to Man Utd.”
      The same comment was repeated by many: “Just found out he is going to United.”
      Social media continued to react: “He’s crying not because he’s leaving Madrid. He’s crying because he will have to play in midfield along with McFred.”
      The banter kept coming, even United fans themselves joined in saying: “Can’t tell if he’s crying because he’s a class act or the fact that Harry Maguire will now captain him.”
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      In his farewell speech Casemiro spoke of his admiration for Los Balncos saying: “This is Real Madrid. When you win, you have to win again; when you lose, it’s worth nothing.
      “My value is that I always gave it my all inside the pitch. I will always continue to be a Real Madrid fan.
      “I’m going to, the biggest team in the world and that can compete with the greatness of Real Madrid, although now it doesn’t.
      “I haven’t spoken to Cristiano Ronaldo, I hope he stays because he’s one of the best players in all the time.
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      “I want to bring my values ​​to Manchester United, everything that Real Madrid taught me, to win from day to day, from every training session.
      “At 30 years old, I am in the best moment of my career I enjoy everything I have.
      “My mother taught me that there are no mountains you can’t climb. That’s how I face what’s coming.
      “I’m like an 18-year-old. I’d play tonight against Liverpool if it was up to myself. I’m excited about the challenge of working to win again.
      “New challenges, a new club, another country, another culture. I arrive with all the enthusiasm in the world
      “Those who think I’m leaving for money is because they don’t know me.”
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      Casemiro, 30, is set to fly to Manchester today and be unveiled as a new signing at Old Trafford tonight before his new club take on Liverpool.
      The transfer was not completed in time for him to feature versus Jurgen Klopp’s side due to visa issues resulting in a delay.
      Former Real Madrid star Raphael Varane supposedly played a key role in convincing the five-time Champions League winner to join him at United.
      Casemiro played for Real Madrid 336 times scoring 31 goals forming part of an iconic midfield trio with Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.
      Erik ten Hag has allowed around £60million of his budget to be spent on Casemiro and he is set to be one of the highest earners at the club on around £375,000-a-week.
      The United boss has been keen to strengthen his options after a woeful start to the season.
      He has pursued Frenkie de Jong all summer but moved quickly to snap up Casemiro, they maintain interested in the Barca star too. More

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      Man Utd blow as Casemiro suffers visa issues and will NOT complete transfer in time to face Liverpool

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S new signing Casemiro is experiencing visa issues and won’t arrive in time to face Liverpool.The midfielder is leaving Real Madrid, where he spent nine successful years, after United agreed a deal up to £70million with the Spanish champions.
      Manchester United won’t have Casemiro in time for the derby against LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      According to The Athletic, however, the Brazil international is dealing with visa problems and will thus be unavailable for Monday’s derby against the Reds at Old Trafford.
      Therefore, the 30-year-old is likely to make his debut at Southampton next week.
      The Brazilian is set to put pen to paper on a four-year contract with the option of an extra year.
      Casemiro amassed a total of 31 goals and 29 assists in 336 appearances with Real.
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      The Brazilian also won three LaLiga titles, the 2014 Copa del Rey and five Champions League trophies.
      Real midfielder Toni Kroos warned the Red Devils players that Casemiro will put them through their paces as he always demands perfect physical condition from his team-mates.
      But Rio Ferdinand believes the Brazil international’s advanced age, lack of resale value, mobility and zero Prem experience could work against United.
      The legendary defender told his Vibe podcast: “Are there negatives? Yes there are.
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      “Obviously the age, 30 years old. I wouldn’t say that’s a massive negative but I think if you’re talking from a business standpoint there’s gonna be zero resale value.
      “So it’s £60m, plus £10m add-ons, and then obviously you bounce on top of that the wages. So you’re probably looking somewhere near £100m – if you get change out of that, you will be lucky.
      “In a time when we don’t have the finances, it doesn’t seem we can bring big players we have put it all into him. So he needs to work.
      “To come from Spain for Casemiro into a team that is absolutely bereft of any confidence, is absolutely struggling in all areas, tactically especially, physically, mentally.
      “I think it’s going to be a huge ask for a 30-year-old to come in, recharge, reboot and go again.”
      Real may have already lined up their replacement for Casemiro.
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      They have been linked with a stunning move for Borussia Dortmund ace Jude Bellingham.
      Carlo Ancelotti sees the ex-Birmingham prodigy as the ideal third man for a new-look midfield with Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga. More

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      Federico Valverde’s girlfriend sends expletive-laden message to Casemiro begging him to back out of Man Utd transfer

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      CASEMIRO has been urged to REJECT a move to Manchester United by Federico Valverde’s girlfriend Mina Bonino.The defensive midfielder, 30, is set to join United in a blockbuster £70million transfer from Real Madrid.
      Casemiro is set to join Man Utd on a four-year dealCredit: Getty
      Valverde’s girlfriend Mina Boniono has begged the Brazilian to stayCredit: Getty
      Mina has urged Casemiro against joining Man Utd with a hilarious WhatsApp messageCredit: Instagram @minabonino
      He will sign a bumper four-year contract worth approximately £350,000-a-week over the weekend after completing a medical.
      However, Mina – the girlfriend of Casemiro’s Real Madrid teammate Valverde – begged him to stay in Spain with a hilarious WhatsApp message.
      The text simply read: “Gil de mierda! No te vayas,” which translates to: “Don’t leave, you s**t b*****d,” in Spanish.
      Casemiro has already bid farewell to Real Madrid with an emotional message on social media.
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      It read: “I have lived the most wonderful story that I ever thought. I hope to return one day to what will always be my home.
      “Not in a thousand lifetimes will I be able to give back to @realmadrid and Real Madrid all that you have given me. Forever… Hala Madrid!”
      His sensational move to Man Utd will see him become the most expensive player over the age of 30.
      Toni Kroos – Casemiro’s former midfield partner – fired a warning to the Red Devils on Friday, claiming the Brazilian would never let his teammates relax in training.
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      He said: “With you, my dear Case, it was impossible not to break a sweat… in any situation.
      “Because you wouldn’t let us relax even in the Turkish bath. Meeting there was another torment: you told someone to go and you almost had exercise bikes and weights ready.
      “A warning for your new colleagues to know. Because with you even the Turkish bath was a gym… and you only allow people to lie down when it’s time to do sit-ups.” More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea in Jude Bellingham transfer blow as Real Madrid set to use Casemiro windfall to land Dortmund star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea have reportedly been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Jude Bellingham.That’s because Real Madrid are set to land the Borussia Dortmund star using their £70million Casemiro windfall.
      Real Madrid are leading the race to sign Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      Real will use the £70m earned from Casemiro’s Man Utd move to fund their Bellingham bidCredit: Getty
      The Brazilian anchorman, 30, is on his way to Old Trafford after United struck an incredible deal with Los Blancos.
      Casemiro will finally solve Erik ten Hag’s problem in holding midfield.
      But Marca claims that by signing the superstar, United have effectively blocked themselves from getting Bellingham, 19.
      The England star, also linked with Chelsea and Liverpool, is a top target for Real.
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      Los Blancos were already targeting a move for Bellingham next summer.
      But with an extra £70m in the kitty from Casemiro’s exit, they are now more confident than ever of having enough funds to sign Bellingham ahead of United and Chelsea.
      Carlo Ancelotti sees the ex-Birmingham prodigy as the ideal third man for a new-look midfield with Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga.
      Toni Kroos and Luka Modric have a combined age of 68 and won’t be around for much longer.
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      And with Federico Valverde becoming a surprise fit on the right wing, it opens the door for a new central midfielder to arrive in 2023.
      Bellingham has been at Dortmund since 2020, with the Germans paying a staggering £25m fee despite the star being just 17 years old.
      Bellingham has gone on to score 11 goals in 93 games for his club.
      And he has since become a regular for Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions, winning 15 caps.
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      Bellingham is a shoe-in for England’s World Cup squad this winter.
      And he could soon find himself competing for top honours should a transfer to Real be realised next summer. More