Manchester United signing midfielder Casemiro from Real Madrid has handed the La Liga giants a boost in their pursuit of Jude Bellingham, according to reports from Spain.
The 30-year-old midfielder has left Real Madrid after seven years with the club to join Premier League side United. While the Champions League winners are by no means short of midfielders following the Brazilian's departure, attention has already turned to how they'll re-invest the £59.5m they recouped from the deal.
According to Spanish outlet AS, Real Madrid's stance on signing a replacement is clear. They 'will not look' to the transfer market this window and will hold out until either January or next summer. The arrival of Aurelien Tchouameni will ease the blow of Casemiro's departure, but MARCA now claim they have the funds to sign Bellingham in 2023.
