Manchester United are close to agreeing a deal for Real Madrid's Casemiro but have had a larger offer for Antony rejected.
The Spanish giants are set to pay an initial £50.7m for Casemiro with the option of a further 12 months, while the Brazilian has a four-year contract with the option of a further 12 months.
The move is unlikely to be completed in time for the 30-year-old to be available for Monday's home game againstLiverpool, live on Sky Sports, as he needs a visa.
Casemiro is appreciated by Carlo Ancelotti, but he isn't seen as indispensable because Real have so many options in the middle of the pitch.
Luka Modric signed a contract extension and also provides experience to mesh with younger talents like Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni.
Real can't guarantee a spread of minutes. Real have stressed the final decision is Casemiro's to make, but it will be seen as sensible to get his wages off the books.
The manager of United doesn't have the attributes that the Brazilian does, and that's why they need a defensiveMidfielder.
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Over the course of his career, the man has played over 300 times for Madrid.
Casemiro is expected to be the fourth summer signing for United.
Antony was rejected by Ajax, who wanted to keep the 22-year-old.
PSV's Gakpo is seen as a more realistic option if United decide to make an improved bid.
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The PSV-Rangers game on Wednesday will likely lead to a move for the Dutch player.
The Casemiro deal is the main focus for United at the moment.
With two weeks to go until the transfer window closes, Man United are looking at other options in the middle of the park with a move for Bianconeri's Rabiot now less likely due to wage demands. They have become more interested in Moises Caicedo.
United are considering whether to formalise the interest given the "no intention of selling" stance of the Seagulls.
The 20-year-old Ecuadorian impressed in the opening weekend of the season as Graham Potter's side handed the new United boss a defeat.
Caicedo made his first appearance in the English top flight in April. He became a first-team regular for Potter after starting their last 10 league games and has made 12 appearances for the club.
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When Caicedo joined the Seagulls in February of 2021, United was interested in signing him.
Seagulls will only sell at the right time for the right price.
It is possible that United will make an official bid.
Caicedo scored his first goal in the top flight in the win against United in May.
He was the first player born in the 21st century to score in a CON MEBOL World Cup Qualifying game.
In the space of a few months, the Seagulls have sold two of their key players to the English top flight.
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If Ten Hag decides that his departure would be better for the club going forward, then he may be able to leave this month.
There is no change in United's position and there is no need to sellRonaldo. He has one year left on his contract and United can extend it by another year.
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Sky Sports News reported on Monday that if United changed their stance and allowed him to leave, there were still two possible destinations for him, one in Spain and another in England.
There are senior figures at both clubs who don't think it's a good idea to signRonaldo.
The transfer window will close at 11pm on September 1st.
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