Manchester United have reached out to Spanish giants Real Madrid about the prospect of signing midfielder Casemiro.
The Manchester Evening News understands that United, who were beaten 4-0 by Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday, view Casemiro as a more attainable target than Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong. The Reds are desperate to strengthen their midfield options before the transfer window closes and have seen their move for Adrien Rabiot collapse due to his wage demands.
It is unclear whether Casemiro would be open to joining United, as he is under contract at Madrid until 2025 and remains a key player in manager Carlo Ancelotti's plans. It is also possible that his agent could be using the Reds in a bid to increase his client's salary in the Spanish capital.
