Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro set to join Manchester United

Manchester United are closing in on a deal to sign midfielder Casemiro from Real Madrid in a deal that could be worth up to €70 million.

With negotiations ongoing between the two clubs, Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Casemiro is set to leave the Bernabéu, with the player wanting a 'new challenge'.

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Ancelotti also said he respects the decision of the 30-year-old, who won 3 La Liga titles and 5 Champions Leagues with the Los Blancos.

Casemiro will become one of the top earners at Old Trafford if he joins the Red Devils and he's likely to sign a 4-year deal with the option of an additional year.

United are currently bottom of the table with 2 losses from their first two games, and they'll host arch-rivals Liverpool on Monday night.

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