Transfer news: Manchester United ready to splash £100m on Casemiro replacement

Transfer news: Manchester United ready to splash £100m on Casemiro replacement

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 21:06 - 16.04.2024

Manchester United have reportedly identified the perfect replacement for Casemiro, should the Brazilian leave the club this summer.

Manchester United are reportedly plotting a move for Benfica midfielder Joao Neves, whose contract contains a release clause worth around £100m.

The Red Devils are expected to lose at least 2 midfielders this summer, with Casemiro and Christian Eriksen linked with exits.

Joao Neves to Manchester United?

Benfica midfielder Joao Neves has been linked with a move to Manchester United || Imago

Casemiro started like a house on fire when he arrived from Real Madrid in the summer of 2022 but his form has tailed off since.

The Brazilian has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, specifically to link up with former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr, and United may sanction a sale.

New Man United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is determined to give the go-ahead to the management to make changes at the club and recruit talented young players

The Red Devils have been linked with several midfielders in recent times, and According to the Portuguese newspaper Record, the 19-year-old Neves could be making a big move soon.

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