It's been more than seven months since Manchester United owners the Glazers announced plans to 'explore strategic alternatives' for investment, paving the way for a protracted takeover process which still seems some way from completion.
06.06.2023 - 18:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Casemiro has taken to Instagram to thank Manchester United's fans for the support he has been shown during his first season at the club, adding that 'the glory days must return' to Old Trafford.
The Brazilian midfielder joined the Reds from Real Madrid in the summer and has been one of Erik ten Hag's standout performers across the 2022/23 campaign.
United claimed Carabao Cup glory in February and followed that up with a third-place finish in the Premier League, ensuring qualification to next season's Champions League.
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Having made 53 appearances in all competitions, the United midfielder found the net seven times, whilst also registering seven assists in his maiden campaign in England's top flight.
''Thank you all for this first great season and above all for your love towards my family and towards me,'' the 31-year-old wrote on Instagram.
''I feel at home. I read you and I hear everyone say that Manchester United is back, but this is only the beginning of our journey.
''The greatness of this club and this shield must force us to demand more of ourselves. Much more. Here defeat is not acceptable and the glory days must return. For that I have come. Come on United!!''
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Here are your Manchester United morning headlines on Saturday, June 24.
Manchester United are 'considering' going head-to-head with Arsenal in the battle to sign West Ham United captain Declan Rice.
Sky have launched The Overlap On Tour series on the back of Gary Neville’s successful podcast series.
Old Trafford hosted England's win over North Macedonia on Monday night as some of Manchester United's stars enjoyed one more appearance at their home ground at the end of a long season.
Morocco boss Walid Regragui has said midfielder Sofyan Amrabat will be joining a new club soon amid prior interest from Manchester United.
Manchester United are in the market for reinforcements in several parts of their squad this summer.
Brendan Rodgers has already warned Manchester United they could become Sheikh Jassim's "plaything" should his takeover bid for the club should prove successful.
Marcus Rashford will congratulate the Manchester City players when they arrive at St. George's Park for international duty but admits it's 'not nice' to see his club rivals secure a historic treble.
Manchester United have seen their first bid for Mason Mount rejected by Chelsea, according to reports.
Reported Manchester United transfer target Adrien Rabiot's mother is holding talks with Juventus about extending the midfielder's contract with the Serie A club, it has been claimed.
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville says the club must add a goalkeeper and a striker to their ranks this summer to avoid the risk of "massively struggling".
A final decision on the takeover at Manchester United is reportedly set to be delivered later this week.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has paid tribute to the special mentality of Manchester United's treble winners ahead of the Champions League final in Istanbul this evening.
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has taken to social media for the first time since last weekend's 2-1 FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City at Wembley.
Manchester United supporters desperate for news on the Old Trafford takeover continue to wait for developments.
Manchester United star Amad has received a special shoutout from UK rapper Dave in his latest track.