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May 1, 2024
Manchester United are preparing to bolster their midfield options if Casemiro and Christian Eriksen depart Old Trafford this summer. However, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed to GIVEMESPORT that specific “top targets” have yet to be identified.
With the season nearing its conclusion, uncertainty looms as new technical director Jason Wilcox evaluates whether manager Erik ten Hag should continue in his role, especially given the risk of missing out on Champions League qualification. Meanwhile, Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been managing football operations since acquiring a 25% stake in Manchester United in February,following complex negotiations with the Glazer family. His recent investment aims to strengthen the Premier League giants as they look to enhance their squad for the upcoming season.
Manchester United is reportedly open to allowing Christian Eriksen to seek a new challenge if they can secure a suitable fee for the Denmark international. According to ESPN, he has garnered interest from clubs in Turkey’s Super Lig ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
Additionally, fellow midfielder Casemiro, who commands a hefty £350,000-per-week contract as the highest earner at United, is attracting attention from wealthy Saudi Pro League teams. The club aims to raise funds before bringing in new signings. In his GIVEMESPORT column, journalist Steve Bates noted that discussions regarding the Brazilian’s future have already occurred, suggesting that he will unlikely remain at Manchester United next season.Sir Jim Ratcliffe is keen on adopting a new recruitment strategy that focuses on younger talent rather than pursuing high-profile players nearing the end of their careers.
Casemiro’s record at Manchester United compared to Christian Eriksen
| Casemiro | Christian Eriksen | |
| Appearances | 79 | 68 |
| Goals | 12 | 3 |
| Assists | 9 | 12 |
| Yellow cards | 20 | 4 |
| Sent off | 3 | 0 |
As Eriksen gets ready to enter the last 12 months of his £150,000-per-week contract, the Red Devils will find themselves in a precarious negotiation position and run a real risk of losing the former Tottenham Hotspur star to free agency if they are unable to secure a deal.
The couple should decide their future before spending money.
Romano is aware that Manchester United has not yet identified its top transfer targets, even though The transfer window for summer is almost here. Weeks away. However, the team needs a new left-back because it wants to strengthen its options at the center of defense.
The Italian reporter knows that Casemiro and Eriksen’s futures will dictate whether Ratcliffe contributes funds to the Red Devils’ midfield makeover as they prepare for the 2024–25 season. The two players are still unsure where they will play in the upcoming months.
Romano told GIVEMESPORT:
“Manchester United have not yet decided who their top targets are, but there is already an idea of the players they want to sign.
“For example, I can see Manchester United being busy bringing in at least one centre-back, but there might be two. It depends on the opportunities.
“Left-back is another position they want to cover because they have had too many injuries in that position this season. Manchester United will invest in a new left-back.
“In midfield, it will depend on what happens with Casemiro and Christian Eriksen. Those two positions will be important to understand what Manchester United will do in midfield.”
According to ESPN, Marcus Rashford is still one of the options at Old Trafford going into the 2024–2025 season because Manchester United is not expecting any interested parties to meet their demands for him in the amount of £70 million.
With four years left on a contract that pays £300,000 a week, the report suggests that the Red Devils are not actively trying to offload the England international. However, given their current financial situation, they would consider any bids that meet their expectations.
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