Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is alleged to have urged the club to replace Casemiro with Monaco player Youssouf Fofana.

Manchester United ‘examines France star as possible Casemiro transfer replacement’ in a clue about the identity of the incoming sporting director | The Sun

 The Red Devils are expected to sign a high-profile defensive midfielder this summer, and a crucial player may leave at the end of the season.

Sofyan Amrabat is set to leave after his loan agreement expires. If the club wishes to cut salaries, Casemiro may follow him out.

Manchester United ‘examine France star as possible Casemiro transfer replacement’ in a clue at new sporting director’s identity | The Sun.

United isn’t the only team pursuing the French player. Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are both interested in signing the 25-year-old sensation. He may be acquired for €30 million to flee.

Manchester United are poised to make a transfer offer for a £26 million France midfielder as Amrabat and Casemiro continue to struggle. | The SUN

Manchester United must set greater targets than Fofana. Fofana has matured into an effective holding midfielder for Monaco.

19/11: MU against. Fofana, Liverpool vs. Kalvin Phillips.

This season, he won 4.7 duels and recorded 1.7 stops per league game. The Frenchman has won 58% of his takedowns, with an excellent average recovery rate of 7.4.

Fabrizio Romano on X: “Excl: Inter approached AS Monaco this morning to request a loan deal with a buy clause for French midfielder Youssouf Fofana.” Manchester United also requested the same criteria. “AS Monaco rejected both approaches.”

While he has some redeeming attributes, he struggles to pass and averages only 81% accuracy. The man from Strasbourg has been kicked out an astonishing 15.1 times each trip.

Man Utd’ready to make transfer offer for £26m France midfielder as Amrabat and Casemiro continue to struggle’ | The Sun

We don’t think he outperforms Casemiro in terms of ball distribution and control. However, we don’t envision him as a regular starter. He might make a good teammate.

Arsenal is looking for a £30 million Ligue One star as a backup in case the Declan Rice deal goes through.

Fabrizio Romano on X: “Excl: Inter approached AS Monaco in the morning to ask for a loan deal with a buy clause for French midfielder Youssouf Fofana. Manchester United also asked for the same conditions. AS Monaco rejected both approaches.”

If United wish to sign a star number six, Neves of Benfica should be their first choice. Even though he is only 19, he has no evident faults and might fetch a nine-figure deal this summer.

Arsenal targets a £30 million-rated Ligue One star as a backup plan in case the Declan Rice deal falls through.