Manchester United are close to agreeing a ?59.2m deal for Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro but have had a ?67.6m bid rejected for Ajax winger Antony.
United are set to pay the Spanish giants an initial ?50.7m for Casemiro with ?8.5m in add-ons.
The Brazilian has agreed to sign a four-year contract at Old Trafford with the option of a further 12 months.
But the move is unlikely to be completed in time for the 30-year-old to be available for Monday night’s home game against Liverpool, live on Sky Sports, as he requires a visa.
Casemiro is greatly appreciated by Real boss Carlo Ancelotti but he is reportedly not viewed as indispensable given the wealth of options the Champions League holders have in the centre of the pitch.