Bayern Munich make Manchester United star Casemiro 'priority target' and more transfer rumours

Manchester United are preparing a bid for promising Monaco defender Vanderson, according to reports.

It's set to be another expensive and exciting summer for United as Erik ten Hag wants to improve his squad to take them to the next level after a promising start to life at Old Trafford. United are set to return to the Champions League, have won the Carabao Cup and are into the FA Cup final but they're still a distance away from challenging for the Premier League title.

A new elite-level striker, hopefully Harry Kane, and a quality midfielder are at the top of the priority list but the manager wants a new right-back as well. Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka have both improved this season but often don't play at the high level Ten Hag demands consistently enough.

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MEN Sport understands the Dutchman is keen on Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong and the club have held preliminary talks with his agents. The former Manchester City man isn't the only right-back to be linked with a move, though.

The latest is Monaco's Vanderson who, according to RMC Sport, via The Sun, could be one of many players to depart Stade Louis II this summer with the French side looking unlikely to qualify for the Champions League.

It's reported United are 'ready' to make a bid for the 21-year-old though there are said to be several other Premier League teams interested. The Brazilian arrived from Gremio last year in a £10million move and is contracted to Monaco until 2027. He has registered 10 goal contributions in 56 games.

Meanwhile, Casemiro has reportedly emerged as a shock target for Bayern Munich.

United faced criticism when they splashed £60million on the