Fabrizio Romano: Man United star in talks to join Lionel Messi and ex-Liverpool star amid first proposal claim

Man United have a lot to think about heading into the summer transfer window. Firstly, they need to decide who they want as their next manager. Michael Carrick has impressed as interim boss, so the current manager will be well in contention for the role next season.

Furthermore, Man United need to consider how they can improve their squad too, as several players could be leaving. One name who looks set to leave is Brazil international Casemiro, whose contract is due to expire in the summer.

Casemiro informed United that he wouldn’t extend his contract in the summer, and Man United opted against offering him a new deal. It isn’t yet clear where he will go, but rumours have stepped up in recent weeks.

Casemiro could join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami

Lionel Messi made a stunning move when he left Paris Saint-Germain in 2023, as he moved to the USA and joined up with Inter Miami, a club which is partially owned by former Man United star David Beckham.

However, it seems that Messi could get a new teammate in the summer, as Casemiro is reportedly in talks to join the club. Fabrizio Romano posted on X: “Understand Inter Miami have started talks with Casemiro’s camp as first proposal has been sent!

“Casemiro, open to Miami move with ambitious project + personal life. Deal depend on financial proposal, as he received more bids from Europe/Saudi.”

It would be a move which would see Casemiro not only join up with Messi, but also with former Liverpool and Barcelona striker Luis Suarez, who also joined the Miami-based club to play with Messi, aged 39.

Casemiro remains an important player despite being 34. He has made 29 Premier League appearances for United this season, scoring seven goals and providing two assists.

Man United could replace Casemiro with Tonali

Seeing as Casemiro is all but set to leave Man United in the summer, the Red Devils are tasked with working out how they can replace the 34-year-old. They have been linked to several top midfielders such as Carlos Baleba, Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton.

However, recent reports suggest that their top target is now Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali. The Italian would be a realistic move, as the 25-year-old wants Champions League football, something that United are likely to have next year, and Newcastle currently aren’t.

Tonali would be an excellent replacement for Casemiro. He has also been linked to Man City, Chelsea and Arsenal, but United are currently the front-runners to sign the Newcastle star in the summer.

This season, Tonali has made 29 Premier League appearances for the Magpies providing two assists.

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