Paul Scholes insists Casemiro is "as close to Roy Keane as I have seen" in his latest glowing review of the Manchester United midfielder.
Erik ten Hag broke the bank to sign the Brazil international, 30, from Real Madrid last summer despite his advancing years. United paid £60million up front for him, with a further £10m due in add-ons, and the transfer has proved to be money well spent.
Casemiro has added steel and quality to United's midfield, which was arguably their weakest department under Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick. The player is helping the 13-time Premier League champions compete for silverware again.