{"id":319962,"date":"2026-04-17T05:56:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T00:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=319962"},"modified":"2026-04-17T05:56:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T00:26:23","slug":"man-utd-urged-to-sign-42m-premier-league-monster-to-switch-casemiro-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/17\/man-utd-urged-to-sign-42m-premier-league-monster-to-switch-casemiro-football\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd urged to sign \u00a342m Premier League ‘monster’ to switch Casemiro | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Casemiro is departing Old Trafford this summer (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Manchester United have been urged to raid Premier League rivals Newcastle United and sign Bruno Guimaraes to switch the departing Casemiro.<\/p>\n

The Brazilian midfielder announced in January that he was leaving United at the tip of the season\u00a0after 4 years on the club.<\/p>\n

And while it has been an up-and-down time for Casemiro at Old Trafford, his resurgence and impressive performances this season leave United with a sizeable hole to fill in the midst of the park.<\/p>\n

The Red Devils were already out there for one central midfielder, having tried to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton\u00a0at the tip of the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n

And so Casemiro\u2019s imminent exit now makes recruiting a star midfielder a key priority alongside their ongoing seek for a brand new everlasting manager.<\/p>\n

Baleba could well still be a reputation of interest this summer, while United are also said to be keen admirers of English duo Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton.<\/p>\n

But former Red Devils striker Louis Saha believes that Guimaraes might be the best, ready-made alternative for Casemiro in central midfield, while also earmarking his teammate Sandro Tonali as a substitute option.<\/p>\n

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Bruno Guimares has been tipped to hitch Manchester United (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018I\u2019ve at all times been a giant fan and defender of Casemiro,\u2019 Saha told AceOdds<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018He was asked to do one too many roles within the last two years, but that\u2019s been cut and now he\u2019s settled and his role is defined. He\u2019s proved he\u2019s a world-class player and I understand why the fans want him to remain.<\/p>\n

\u2018United need aggressiveness and someone that may dictate the midfield. I see someone more like [Sandro] Tonali or [Bruno] Guimaraes, who’re two monsters in midfield.<\/p>\n

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United need to switch Casemiro this summer (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018With players like [Kobbie] Mainoo, you wish someone alongside him who has the experience and vision to administer the transition when Casemiro goes. You wish that have, directness and decisiveness. It\u2019ll be hard to switch.<\/p>\n

\u2018Should you usher in a young player, it\u2019s a disruption. It\u2019s great for the longer term, but you wish experience. If Casemiro goes, I feel a mixture of [Adam] Wharton and Guimaraes can be great because Guimaraes is more of a captain.\u2019<\/p>\n

Guimaraes, signed by Newcastle for \u00a342million in 2022, has grown to turn into a pivotal player for Eddie Howe\u2019s side and was made club captain in 2024.<\/p>\n

The 28-year-old, who’s currently out injured with a hamstring injury, has provided nine goals and 4 assists within the Premier League this season, but is out of contract in June 2028.<\/p>\n

Tonali, meanwhile, was the topic of reported transfer interest from Arsenal at the tip of the January transfer window.<\/p>\n

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Tonali has been linked with a move away from Newcastle (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Italian midfielder appears to have a growing variety of admirers, and his agent Giuseppe Riso hinted his client may seek a move from St James\u2019 Park if Newcastle don\u2019t qualify for the Champions League \u2013 which now seems extremely likely.<\/p>\n

\u2018Newcastle are having a tough time letting go of Sandro, and he wants to guide the club to the Champions League,\u2019 Piso said earlier this yr.<\/p>\n

\u2018We\u2019ll evaluate and choose what to do in the summertime. These transfer discussions will happen later.<\/p>\n

\u2018We\u2019ll see how the season ends after which we\u2019ll resolve what to do. There\u2019s no preference in the mean time.<\/p>\n

\u2018It\u2019s still early. What we\u2019re saying today won\u2019t apply tomorrow. Newcastle couldn\u2019t let him go now, and there\u2019s no point in moving, especially since Sandro may be very attached to the club.\u2019<\/p>\n

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