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Casemiro: Manchester United agree £59.5m deal for Real Madrid midfielder

Casemiro Manchester United agree 595m deal for Real Madrid midfielder
Brazil international Casemiro due in UK within next 48 hours to have medical and finalise move to Old Trafford on four-year deal

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Real Madrid for the £59.5m (€70m) signing of midfielder Casemiro.

The 30-year-old Brazil international is in discussions over personal terms which are close to being finalised ahead of his proposed move to Old Trafford.

Casemiro is expected to arrive in the UK in the next 24 to 48 hours to undergo a medical and officially sign a four-year contract with United, which has the option of a further year.

De Jong deal 'very unlikely' this window
Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong during a La Liga match between Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano
Image: Is a move for Frenkie de Jong more likely in the future?

United's interest in Casemiro comes amid the backdrop of the club's fruitless pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.

A deal to bring the Netherlands international to Old Trafford before the September 1 transfer deadline looks increasing unlikely, though De Jong remains a long-term target for United boss Erik ten Hag.

Were Barcelona to offer United the chance to sign De Jong in the final two weeks of the window, it would require a creative deal on the part of United to get it over the line.

United to return for Antony?
Ajax player Antony of Brazil during a Champions League group C soccer match between Ajax and Sporting CP, at the at the Johan Cruyff ArenA in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
Image: Antony wants to join Man Utd but can a deal be struck before the September 1 deadline?

Manchester United have not ruled out making an improved bid for Ajax forward Antony after the Dutch club rejected a £68m (€80m) offer.

While United are reluctant to increase their offer, there is a feeling the player is keen to secure a move to Old Trafford and dialogue remains open between the two clubs.

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