Casemirio trains with Real Madrid as Man Utd miss Liverpool deadline

Casemiro trained with his Real Madrid teammates, potentially for the final time, on Friday ahead of his imminent move to Manchester United.

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The Red Devils had hoped to sign the Brazil international in time for him to make his debut against Liverpool on Monday.

United, however, missed the midday deadline and, assuming he passes a medical, as well as completing the formalities of his move, Casemiro will have to wait until next Saturday’s game against Southampton to make his debut.

An audacious bid to land the 30-year-old was launched this week with United prepared to pay £60million to bring the midfielder to Old Trafford.

Real Madrid will not stand in the Brazilian’s way should he wish to leave with The Athletic reporting he has agreed a four-year deal with United with an option of a fifth.

While the deal is not completed yet, the transfer is moving quickly with Marca reporting the former Sao Paulo youngster will travel to Manchester to undergo a medical on Friday with Real’s permission.

United are prepared to make Casemiro one of their top earners and while reports claiming he will double his salary are said to be wide of the mark, his deal is said to be worth £350-000-a-week, the sum David de Gea is reported to earn.

Reports in Brazil add Casemiro’s decision to consider United’s offer is based on ‘sporting reasons’, viewing United as one of the few clubs that can provide him with a fresh challenge having won everything there is to win during his hugely successful time at Real Madrid.

United’s dismal start to the 2022-23 and growing ire among supporters has heightened the need for new signings with Erik ten Hag desperate for reinforcements.

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