Quote from: kro55 on Today at 05:25:41 PM

Oof... Isn't Casimero kinda a banged up player? He's like over 30 years old now and I think I heard a figure of over 50 million GBP was agreed by United to acquire him. Double oof. That's high way robbery by Real Madrid under broad day light. Cheesy

And I think the Casimero transfer deal, if it really happens, will show how Man United has problems behind the scenes. I mean who is in charge of picking these players? Casimero for 60m GBP? I know the transfer market is crazy these days but Casimero for that price is beyond insane.

I know that Casemiro is a very skilled player. But there is no way he should be a 50 million transfer. I understand why Manchester United wants to get this player and I also understand why Casemiro does not want to stay at Real Madrid anymore.

But 50 million for this player is significantly overpriced. And obviously, after a few days, people will inevitably complain about this. Because only bringing Casemiro into the squad is not going to be enough. They also need competent defenders. I just hope that Casemiro does not get wasted like a lot of other players after his move to Manchester United.
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With not much time left in transfer window end I can see why United put that 50 million bid. It was a good offer and didn't went on to further negotiations so not much time wasted by United here but paid too much for the player. Thing is that United desperately wanted a defensive midfielder and getting Casemiro who has lot of experience was a tough given he was happy at Madrid. United desperately wanted the player and didn't wanted to waste time also and that's why 50 million bid was made and even gave a very good salary offer (much better than the current one at Madrid).