Man Utd accelerate talks with midfield target as he seeks to replace Casemiro this summer

Man Utd accelerate talks with midfield target as he seeks to replace Casemiro this summer

Manchester United are set to sign West Ham's Mateus Fernandes this summer as they replace the departing Casemiro.

West Ham have placed a 343.2-52M valuation on the gifted midfielder this summer as per reports who state that he, alongside Atalanta’s Ederson as the club’s two key targets.

With Casemiro's exit already confirmed and Manuel Ugarte reportedly up for sale, the Red Devils are keen to boost their midfield as they seek a key partner for Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes.

The Portugal international is poised to depart West Ham United and sources have informed CaughtOffside that United’s transfer committee has “accelerated talks” with his representatives this week as they seek to agree a deal.

Carlos Baleba of Brighton & Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson are also targets for manager Michael Carrick who knows his midfield is his main priority over the coming months.

Transfer expert says United will complete the signing of a world-class player they want this summer “unless something crazy happens” as reports try to decipher who Carrick is aiming to bring in.

The good news for United is that relegation from the Premier League is likely to see a mass exodus at the London Stadium. Carrick could snap up Fernandes on a cut price deal this summer as talks between the two parties continue.