Man Utd agree to sign Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro

United manager Erik ten Hag has been desperate to land a defensive midfielder since taking charge at Old Trafford and has finally settled for Casemiro after failing to sign Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong. 

"Manchester United is delighted to announce that the club has reached agreement with Real Madrid for the transfer of Casemiro," a statement from United said on Friday.

"The transfer is subject to the agreement of personal terms, UK visa requirements and a medical."