Rio Ferdinand believes finances and the need for an experienced head in the Manchester United midfield were the reasons behind the club ending up signing Casemiro ahead of Declan Rice.
It is understood that the Brazilian will put pen to paper on a four-year contract at Old Trafford with an additional 12 months optional. MEN Sport understands that Casemiro's contract will be heavily performance incentivised and he will be financially rewarded further should United qualify for the Champions League.
Earlier in the transfer window, the Reds were linked with a move for West Ham United's new captain Rice. However, interest in the Hammers player cooled once David Moyes slapped a nine-figure price tag on the Englishman.
