It seems that Manchester United is finally on the verge of the first major signing in the transfer window an what a signing will it be: a Brazilian international, Real Madrid midfielder and a five time Champions League winner. Reports from Spain and England say that the story surrounding Casemiro’s transfer to Old Trafford has been completely unblocked and that the Brazilian could be in Manchester as early as today for medical examinations. It may be an overly optimistic scenario, but it is certain that the Brazilian will move to the ‘Theater of Dreams’.Real Madrid have given Casemiro permission to have his medical with Manchester United on Friday, per @marca 🛫 pic.twitter.com/k1YvXwURBp— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 18, 2022 After a terrible start to the season, United went all-or-nothing, aware of all the shortcomings in the team, especially the instability in the midfield. They decided to put their hand in their pocket and go for the long time starter in that terrific Real trio in the middle of the field, along with Modric and Kroos. Real didn’t expect such an outcome at the end of the transfer window, but they were still ready for this scenario because this summer they brought French midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni from Monaco for 80 million euros, who was projected as Casemiro’s successor in the future. It will turn out that the Frenchman will immediately step into the shoes of the trophy-winning Brazilian. We should not forget that there is also Eduardo Camavinga, who is also expected to do a lot.Real deal: Casemiro’s move to Man Utd is no longer a possibility but a realityReal are full in the midfield, but it is not excluded that in the last days of the market, they will try to bring in another midfielder if the opportunity arises. Bruno Guimaraes is reportedly wanted but it is unlikely that Newcastle will let him go. Real did not want to stand in the way of the long-term midfielder and everything was up to Casemiro. United called him a few days ago and since then his reconsideration has continued. At one point, it seemed that, like many other players this summer, he would thank the Red Devils for the offer, but it was so tempting that he could not refuse it.United ready to spent 200 million euros on a Madrid duoAccording to Spanish and English media, Casemiro decided to accept the offer primarily driven by financial motives. He is 30 years old and has a contract with Real until 2025 worth 11 million gross per season. After taxes, Casemiro has a net annual salary of around 6 million euros at Real. Given that he has entered his fourth decade and that in those cases Real has a practice of offering an extension of the partnership for only one year with mostly a salary reduction, it is clear that the Brazilian is guaranteed about 18 million euros, and anything after that would be a risk.Never give up: The Casemiro storyOn the other hand, Manchester United offers him to become one of the highest paid players in the Premier League with a weekly gross salary of 350,000 pounds, the same as David De Gea. Only Ronaldo, Haaland, De Bruyne and Salah earn more in the league. In translation, Casemiro’s salary would amount to over 20 million euros per year gross, which after taxes is about 11 million net per season. So, almost double of what he receives in Madrid. Plus bonuses and premiums that will be high in order to further motivate the players to return United to the top of English and European football.Glazers are selling minority stakes at United, England’s richest man is interestedAnd it is especially important that United offers him a four-year contract with an option for a fifth. If the fifth year of the contract were to be activated, it would mean that the Brazilian would receive around 55 million euros from United. Compare that to what he was guaranteed at Real, and that’s the reason he accepted the offer (apart from maybe wanting a new challenge). The Royal Club didn’t want to stand in the way of the Brazilian’s happiness, but they set conditions very clearly. Madrid set a price of 70 million euros, although United’s first offer was 60 million. Now it is speculated that Real is ready to make a concession, that is, to accept 60 million fixed, plus 10 million through bonuses that are easily achievable and more related to individual than team performance. It’s a great deal for Real, who bought Casemiro nine years ago for only 6 million euros, and got a lot from him on the field.##NAJAVA_MECA_6580666##
