Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has emerged as a surprise transfer target for Bayern Munich this summer, according to a new report.
The Brazilian midfielder moved to Old Trafford from Real Madrid last summer for a fee of £70 million.
The signing of the five-time Champions League winner is seen as the beginning of the Erik ten Hag era at United, with the midfielder adding huge experience to the club and becoming one of the their leader.
Casemiro immediately made an impact at United, making his way into the starting XI and quickly becoming a fixture. Although the second half of the season saw the midfielder run into unwanted disciplinary issues, missing eight games in 2023 due to suspension, there is no doubt his influence for Ten Hag's football team. Advertisement
One of the player's representatives, Oscar Ribot, told the Guardian last month that Casemiro was planning to retire at Old Trafford, given the four-year deal he signed last summer, bringing he reached the age of 34.
But it remains to be seen whether a move by Bayern will make him rethink that strategy.
Bayern interested in Casemiro from Man Utd
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According to the German striker, the 31-year-old is the target of new Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel this summer.
After more than 18 months with Chelsea before leaving last year, this newspaper claims that the German coach is very interested in returning to English football to recruit, to add the best players to his squad. .
One of those priorities will be a 'number six' - or defensive midfielder - and Casemiro will be on the club's shortlist to improve that position. However, Bayern have publicly confirmed that signing a striker is also a priority, with Eric Choupo-Moting being the club's only recognized centre-back.
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Other players such as Leroy Sane, Sadio Mane and even Thomas Muller could fill that role but the German giants want a natural born striker who can help them stand out both domestically and in Europe. .
One of their targets will be United-linked Harry Kane, meaning Bayern can still deal a double blow to United by signing the Tottenham star and persuading Ten Hag to part with the star midfielder. their own, though too difficult.
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