Overview
- Casemiro’s end‑of‑season departure is confirmed, making a new holding midfielder Manchester United’s priority.
- Spanish outlet AS is cited across UK reports saying INEOS plans a major spend of roughly €200m on midfield reinforcements with emphasis on Premier League experience.
- Guimaraes is reported as United’s leading target, with claims that Casemiro has recommended his Brazil teammate to the club.
- Coverage says United have made informal contact with representatives of Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali, though no transfer terms have been agreed.
- Newcastle are expected to resist a sale and would demand a high fee, with reports noting Guimaraes is under contract to 2028 and renewal talks have stalled; other names linked include Tonali, Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton and João Gomes.