Manchester United might quickly be looking for a substitute for his or her greatest earner, Casemiro.
The central midfielder on £350,000 every week, which works out at greater than £18m per season, has been linked with an Outdated Trafford exit during the last 12 months.
He stays a Purple Devils participant for now, however with Ruben Amorim, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS seemingly youth and planning for the longer term, Casemiro’s days at Man Utd might be numbered.
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Nonetheless sneaking into an underperforming Manchester United facet for the drab goalless draw in opposition to Man Metropolis on the weekend, a refresh of the United midfield is unquestionably simply across the nook.
With that in thoughts, we have taken a have a look at 10 midfielders Man Utd might goal to interchange Casemiro.
1
Ederson
Atalanta
Closely linked with a transfer to Outdated Trafford during the last six months has been Ederson of Atalanta.
United have reportedly held inner talks over a transfer for the Brazilian, who has been labelled as a ‘well-built central midfielder’. The Purple Devils aren’t the one membership eager, although, so could have to act quick.
2
Frenkie de Jong
Barcelona
United have been linked with a transfer for Frenkie de Jong for years now, however might 2025 be the yr the Dutchman lastly strikes to Manchester?
A switch was mooted final summer season with De Jong seen as a possible long-term improve on Casemiro. He has continued to impress with the Catalan giants, so it wouldn’t be a shock if Man Utd returned.
3
Aurelien Tchouameni
Actual Madrid
An formidable goal could be Actual Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni, although his title has been talked about within the media as a Man Utd goal in 2025.
Dubbed ‘the most effective defensive midfielders on the planet’, Tchouameni would absolutely value as a lot as Casemiro did, possibly much more, if United are to carry the Frenchman to Manchester, however at 25, they need to get much more out of him if a transfer labored out.
Eintracht Frankfurt
Stories earlier this yr advised that Man Utd are able to spend to signal Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Hugo Larsson this summer season.
Valued at round £50m, Larsson is simply 20 years of age, however has been making nice strides in Germany since becoming a member of Frankfurt in 2023. Additionally a full Sweden worldwide, Larsson is valued at a career-high €35m (£29.8m) by Transfermarkt – a determine which can solely enhance within the coming years.
5
Morten Hjulmand
Sporting CP
When Manuel Ugarte moved to PSG from Sporting CP, Morten Hjulmand was signed as his substitute in midfield and has been starring in Portugal ever since.
Amorim due to this fact is aware of the Denmark worldwide very properly and Man Utd have been reportedly in pole place to signal Hjulmand on the finish of 2024, so he might be one other goal.
6
Adam Wharton
Crystal Palace
One of many brightest English midfielders round for the time being is Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace.
On the age of 21, Wharton is a Premier League common for the Eagles and a full England worldwide who has been to a serious match. INEOS seems to be concentrating on younger stars at Outdated Trafford, and a £60m+ transfer to Man Utd for Wharton has been rumoured just lately.
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7
Joao Gomes
Wolves
One other Premier League possibility for Man Utd to interchange Casemiro might make them Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes.
The Brazilian has been a daily at Molineux lately and was reportedly wished at Outdated Trafford earlier than Ugarte arrived. United are nonetheless eager on Gomes, so we might even see the 2 alongside one another for the Purple Devils, ought to they get their manner.
8
Leon Goretzka
Bayern Munich
A high-profile possibility with loads of expertise on the highest degree is Leon Goretzka of Bayern Munich.
The German has gained 11 main honours on the Allianz Enviornment, together with the Champions League, and Man Utd have been linked with a transfer during the last six months. Nevertheless, Goretzka’s large £215,000-a-week wage might be an issue.
9
Exequiel Palacios
Bayer Leverkusen
A World Cup winner with Argentina and a Bundesliga champion with Bayer Leverkusen, Exequiel Palacios might be a shrewd addition on the proper value for the Purple Devils.
At 26 years of age, you possibly can argue that Palacios is in his prime and nonetheless has loads of high-level years forward of him. After studying below the most effective midfielders in Xabi Alonso, Man Utd could also be smart to revisit their 2024 curiosity.
10
Christian Ordonez
Velez Sarsfield
With INEOS trying on the future, they could have a look at changing somebody like Casemiro with a promising teenager reminiscent of Christian Ordonez.
He is beforehand been mooted as a Casemiro substitute at Outdated Trafford in a deal price simply over £8m. The 20-year-old has even been dubbed ‘one of many strongest’ in Argentina, so Man Utd might land a future star in Ordonez.
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