{"id":616493,"date":"2022-08-18T11:55:06","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T15:55:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=616493"},"modified":"2022-08-18T11:55:06","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T15:55:06","slug":"manchester-united-real-madrid-casemiro-transfer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/08\/18\/manchester-united-real-madrid-casemiro-transfer\/","title":{"rendered":"David Ornstein: Manchester United Ready to Make \u2018Best in the World\u2019 Midfielder One of Their Highest-Paid Players"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/08\/18\/manchester-united-casemiro-crazy-deal\/\" target=\"_self\">Manchester United<\/a> have fully shifted focus on trying to sign Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro, reports <a href=\"https:\/\/theathletic.com\/3519011\/2022\/08\/18\/casemiro-manchester-united-transfer-news\/?source=emp_shared_article\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Athletic&#8217;s David Ornstein<\/a>. The Red Devils are desperately seeking a new defensive midfielder who can help transcend the performance level of their squad after a poor start to the season.<\/p>\n<h2>Manchester United Ready to Spend Big on Casemiro<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udd34 Casemiro now Man Utd focus<br \/>\ud83d\udd34 Advancing with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RMFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#RMFC<\/a> + 30yo<br \/>\ud83d\udd34 Salary offer among highest earners<br \/>\ud83d\udd34 If signs, De Jong even less realistic<br \/>\ud83d\udd34 Antony back on radar but long shot<br \/>\ud83d\udd34 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#MUFC<\/a> also eye RB &amp; No2 GK<br \/>\ud83d\udd34 Ronaldo future still uncertain<br \/>@TheAthleticUK<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/GQdd7ZGBCM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/GQdd7ZGBCM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/David_Ornstein\/status\/1560230919566499840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 18, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Red Devils Willing to Make Brazilian Midfielder One of Their Highest-Paid Players<\/h3>\n<p>The Manchester side sent a delegation to speak with the Brazilian midfielder earlier this week, reveals Ornstein. While there is no agreement between either of the parties yet, the talks between United and the La Liga side are progressing. The Red Devils are optimistic that a deal can be done.<\/p>\n<p>Casemiro has himself given positive indications of joining Erik ten Hag&#8217;s side after initial talks and he will also become one of the club&#8217;s highest-paid players if a deal goes through. However, Ornstein also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.managingmadrid.com\/platform\/amp\/2022\/8\/17\/23309772\/real-madrid-casemiro-manchester-united-news-reports-2022\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">claims that United are willing to double the salary<\/a> which the 30-year-old receives at the Santiago Bernabeu are &#8220;off the mark.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/08\/18\/manchester-united-antony-new-bid\/\" target=\"_self\">Manchester United Ready to Make New Bid for Ajax Star Antony<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Red Devils are ready to make a competitive offer that will include significant performance-related bonuses that can help him earn a lucrative amount.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Casemiro will have a conversation with Carlo Ancelotti in the next hours to discuss his future, as Manchester United contract proposal received yesterday is tempting him. \ud83d\udea8\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#MUFC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Man Utd received zero new signals on Frenkie de Jong side in the last month, nothing changed. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wp2rqcAISk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/wp2rqcAISk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1560279241249685511?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 18, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>United\u2019s Chase for Casemiro Might End Frenkie de Jong Saga<\/h3>\n<p>United are admirers of Casemiro&#8217;s ability, as well as his character and professionalism on and off the pitch. He is known to have an &#8220;elite pedigree&#8221; as a defensive midfielder after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marca.com\/en\/football\/barcelona\/2022\/03\/15\/6230dc8546163f22608b45af.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">being called &#8216;up there with the best midfielders, if not the best on the planet&#8217;<\/a> by rival and Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets last season.<\/p>\n<p>The Red Devils are hopeful that the 30-year-old can also help unlock the potential of Fred, his national teammate, and allow him to play in a more advanced position. Of course, if they are able to get a deal done for Casemiro, it would mark the end of the Manchester side&#8217;s chase for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong &#8211; Ornstein also states.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/08\/17\/manchester-united-target-five-new-signings\/\" target=\"_self\">Manchester United Eyeing Five More Signings Before End of Summer Transfer Window<\/a><\/p>\n<p>United have been unable to agree on personal terms with the Dutch midfielder and have been forced to look into other options. But in Casemiro, they are tracking a world-class midfielder. The Brazilian has won three La Liga titles, five Champions League trophies and three FIFA Club World Cups with Real Madrid, making him among the most decorated players of his generation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United have fully shifted focus on trying to sign Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro, reports The Athletic&#8217;s David Ornstein. The Red Devils are desperately seeking a new defensive midfielder who can help transcend the performance level of their squad after a poor start to the season. 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