According to the latest news from UtdDistrict, Manchester United manager Jens Ten Hagar has shown firm support for his team's current players in this summer's transfer market, specifically targeting Casemiro at the back. Despite Casemiro's up and down performances last season, especially in his cameo at center back where he was seen to be slacking, Ten Hag is still confident and has made it clear that he is willing to keep the Brazilian international.
Ten Hagar's regard for Casemiro is not unwarranted. As a strong addition to United's squad brought in at a high price (£60 million plus variable fee) in 2022, Casemiro showed great strength and leadership qualities early on in his career, providing a solid bulwark for the team's defensive midfield. Despite his unsatisfactory performance at the end of last season, Ten Hag believes that Casemiro has the ability to find his form in the new season and continue to make important contributions to the team.
Although there had been rumors between Casemiro and the Saudi side, according to UtdDistrict, there has not been much interest from the Saudi side in signing Casemiro in the near future. This has somewhat facilitated Temhag's retention of Casemiro.
Meanwhile, another important negotiation in the transfer market for Manchester United has attracted widespread attention. The Red Devils have been chasing De Ligt for some time now, but the two sides have been unable to agree on a transfer fee. It is reported that United are unwilling to pay more than £38 million transfer fee for de Ligt, while their previously submitted £30 million offer has been rejected by Bayern. Bayern, for their part, insisted on getting a fixed transfer fee of £42 million, which has brought the negotiations to a standstill.
Manchester United's strategy in the transfer market is obviously more cautious and pragmatic. They are not willing to pay excessive transfer fees just to sign a particular player, but prefer to find suitable reinforcement targets within a reasonable price range. This strategy may disappoint some fans, but in the long run, it helps United to maintain their financial health and leaves more room for maneuver in the future transfer market.
