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 keep the midfielder at Real Madrid this summer’
- Manchester United have identified Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro as a target
- Erik ten Hag has earmarked a midfielder as a priority signing in summer window
- The Red Devils view the 30-year-old as a potential alternative to Frenkie de Jong
- United have hit a stumbling block in their pursuit of the Barcelona midfielder
Manchester United have identified Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro as a potential alternative to Frenkie de Jong, according to Marca.
The Red Devils have pursued a move for De Jong throughout the summer but have been unable to strike a deal with Barcelona for the Dutch international.
Therefore, United have reportedly turned their attention to Madrid midfielder Casemiro in order to solve their long-term engine room issues.
Manchester United have identified Casemiro as a potential alternative to Frenkie de Jong
Erik ten Hag has earmarked a midfielder as a priority before the window closes next month
Erik ten Hag’s side have come under plenty of criticism for a lack of midfield resolve in their opening two Premier League defeats to Brentford and Brighton.
The Dutchman has identified midfield as a priority area to reinforce this summer, and a swoop for Casemiro would shore up the Red Devils’ long-standing problems.
Casemiro plays alongside United midfielder Fred at international level with Brazil, and has often been credited with affording his team-mate the license to make attacking runs.
The 30-year-old has won five Champions Leagues and three LaLiga titles in the Spanish capital
The 30-year-old has made over 330 appearances for Real since making the switch to the Bernabeu from Sao Paulo in 2013, playing with United stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphael Varane in the Spanish capital.
The midfielder has been instrumental to Los Blancos’ success over the last decade, winning three LaLiga titles and five Champions Leagues.
Casemiro signed a new contract at Real last year, which keeps him in Madrid until 2025.
The Red Devils have hit a stumbling block in their negotiations with Barcelona for De Jong