Player was ‘transparent’ and informed club of Man United offer – ‘Significantly attracted’ to leaving

Real Madrid were informed about Manchester United’s interest in signing Casemiro by the player himself, according to Marca.

The Brazil international has good ties with everyone at the club and he felt the need to ‘go straight ahead and be transparent’ about the Red Devils’ approach.

Los Blancos are aware the 30-year-old has received a five-year deal from Manchester United.

This includes a salary that will come close to doubling what he is earning at the Bernabéu, and Marca say the offer is ‘difficult to reject’.

Erik ten Hag’s side have endured a disastrous start to the season, but despite this and lack of Champions League football at Old Trafford this term, it has been surprising to hear the midfielder is thinking about it.

In fact, Carlo Ancelotti’s man is ‘significantly attracted’ by the possibility of leaving the La Liga winners as he feels his cycle at Real Madrid is about to end.

With these conditions, the La Liga side expect movements soon in this case.

The European champions sense movements will come from Casemiro, who would ‘pave the way for the first offer from Manchester United’ of about €60m.

At the moment, Marca say ‘no one rules out’ the possibility of the South American saying goodbye to Real Madrid.

This should come as an encouragement for the Red Devils and their supporters, who want this deal to materialise.