Manchester United have signed Casemiro for ?70m and are reportedly still pursuing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong – but how do the two players differ?
Erik ten Hag described the Brazilian as “the cement between the stones” in midfield after the 30-year-old was paraded in front of fans ahead of the impressive 2-1 win over Liverpool on Monday.
Meanwhile, Man Utd have not given up hope of signing De Jong and have a broad agreement worth ?72m in place – but the potential move has dragged on for far longer than the club wanted or anticipated.
But how do the transfer targets compare and what would Casemiro offer Man Utd?
How do the players compare?
Casemiro excels in the No 6 destroyer role, ranking among the elite for reclaiming possession in the middle third and winning tackles and duels in La Liga last season.