Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro closing in on switch to Manchester United

Casemiro is closing in on a move to Manchester United from Real madrid (Nick Potts/PA)

Casemiro is closing in on a big-money move to Manchester United, with Carlo Ancelotti confirming the experienced midfielder wants to leave Real Madrid for a “new challenge”.

Erik ten Hag’s side have been looking to reinforce their midfield all summer and the PA news agency understands a deal worth an initial 60million euros (£50.7m) is close for the Brazil international.