Manchester United are set to secure a major breakthrough with the expected signing of midfielder Casemiro from Real Madrid, with his mother dropping a huge hint on her son's future.
United have made a deal for the Madrid star their prime focus at the culmination of a summer of frustrating transfer pursuits. The club are desperate to secure the signing of a holding midfielder with less than two weeks remaining in the summer transfer window.
It has been reported that United representatives have already held discussions with Madrid to speed up the signing of the Brazil international, who has won 18 trophies across a glittering career in the Spanish capital including three La Liga titles and five Champions League crowns. Casemiro is set to become one of United's highest earners.
The 30-year-old is set to complete a move to Old Trafford in the coming days as United finalise their fourth incoming of the summer. New boss Erik ten Hag has already secured the signings of defenders Tyrell Malacia and Lisandro Martinez from Feyenoord and Ajax respectively, alongside the acquisition of free agent Christian Eriksen.
Yet a deep-lying midfielder has been the club's transfer priority all summer, following the exit of Nemanja Matic this summer and the long-term need to upgrade the position. Fees were agreed with Barcelona and Juventus for Frenkie de Jong and Adrien Rabiot respectively, but neither deal was finalised.
A deal for Casemiro is accelerating with all parties expecting a move to be completed within the coming days, although it remains unclear if the Brazil international will be signed and registered in time for United's clash against Liverpool on Monday.
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The player's mother has now dropped a huge hint on social media that her son is on the brink of a move to the Premier League club, as she started following United on her Instagram account amid news the move is gathering pace.
United are hopeful that Casemiro will lead a late influx of arrivals at Old Trafford in the closing weeks of the transfer window. A £67million offer has been lodged for Ajax forward Antony, although this has been knocked back by the Dutch giants. PSV Eindhoven's Cody Gakpo is an attacking alternative.
The club are also hopeful of signing a new goalkeeper to provide competition to the out-of-form David De Gea while they are also keen on adding a new right-back, although that is tied into the future of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who may complete a return to Crystal Palace this summer.
