Real Madrid's Casemiro set to make decision on Man United move

Casemiro, 30, will also speak to Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti in the next few hours to learn more about the role he would have in the team following the arrival of Aurelien Tchouameni. The former Monaco midfielder started ahead of Casemiro in Madrid's opening LaLiga game of the season against Almeria on Sunday. According to sources, Ancelotti wants Casemiro to remain at the Bernabeu but will accept whatever decision is taken by the club and the player. Real Madrid, meanwhile, are waiting for United to make a formal offer for Casemiro. Several sources have told ESPN that Madrid will not put up any obstacles if the player wishes to leave and United make an offer of at least €65 million. Real cannot guarantee a spread of minutes to Manchester United's potential new signing. It will be viewed as sensible to get his wages off the books, while banking a big transfer fee. United have desperately needed a defensive midfielder for years and the Brazilian offers attributes manager Erik ten Hag does not possess in his squad. Whether Casemiro is actually minded to exit the Bernabeu for Europa League football at Old Trafford is the unknown, even with the prospect of doubling his salary.