Manchester United's move for Casemiro "smacks of desperation" according to former Liverpool player Jamie Carragher.
United agreed a deal with Real Madrid for Casemiro with a fee of £60million that could rise to £70m with add-ons for the Brazilian to join the club this transfer window. The 30-year-old has already agreed personal terms with the club as Erik ten Hag's midfield finally looks to get the upgrade it so badly needed.
A summer of chasing Frenkie de Jong has now seen United turn to the La Liga club's rivals instead for a midfielder to bolster their squad. The Real Madrid player has won five Champions League trophies and knows what it takes to win - a mentality that will be invaluable to Ten Hag in the United dressing room.