Erik ten Hag has found Manchester United's perfect Casemiro replacement at the third attempt

Manchester United signed Casemiro in August 2022 and the Brazilian quickly became a valued member of Erik ten Hag’s side.

Now 31, the Brazilian has three years left on his contract with the Reds but recent rumours have suggested Casemiro might be replaced in January amid reported interest from Saudi Arabia. The Brazilian left the heights of Real Madrid, for a fee of £60 million, to join United in the hopes of bringing success back to the club under Ten Hag and was one of the club's best players during his first season in Manchester.

Success was expected with Casemiro coming from a club where he won three La Liga titles, five Champions Leagues and an array of other trophies including the Club World Cup and Super Cup. And his experience paid off straight away, with the Reds winning their first opportunity of silverware as they lifted the club's first trophy since 2017 by claiming last season's Carabao Cup.

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Casemiro cemented himself in the United midfield last season, also helping to get his side to the final of the FA Cup, where they unfortunately lost to rivals Manchester City. The midfielder's quality also helped out in the Premier League, as he helped the side qualify for the Champions League despite being the only player in the division to receive two red cards.

But this season has been a bit different for the Reds after losing the Brazilian midfielder to injury, he has already missed seven games this season, five in the Premier League and two in the Champions League. With Ten Hag’s United side seeming to be on the turn in terms of form it could leave many wondering