"When old soldiers die, new ones come in," Erik ten Hag said. The creaking warhorses Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans are out of contract in under three months.
21.03.2024 - 13:03 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United have been credited with interest in Wolves midfielder João Gomes ahead of this forthcoming summer's transfer window.
According to a report by the Mirror, United are 'weighing up' a move for the 23-year-old, who joined Wolves from Brazilian outfit Flamengo in January 2023. It is claimed the Reds have 'identified' him as a potential replacement for Casemiro, who could be sold this summer.
Casemiro, despite playing a starring role in United's third-placed finish in the Premier League last season, has regressed considerably this term, failing to provide the defensive nous and control he so often contributed in his maiden season at Old Trafford. His passing, at times, has been erratic, meaning he has often left the Reds exposed.
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But as a result of Sofyan Amrabat failing to have the impact he would have liked after arriving from Fiorentina on loan last September, it has meant Erik ten Hag has often stuck with Casemiro. However, he is now at risk of facing a fresh stint on the sidelines with a recurring hamstring problem.
He missed Sunday's FA Cup win over Liverpool but was not replaced by Amrabat, who is the most like-for-like candidate within the squad to succeed him in the defensive-midfield berth. Instead, Ten Hag parachuted in Scott McTominay, meaning Kobbie Mainoo was tasked with operating slightly deeper.
Mainoo, who was outstanding against the Merseyside outfit, often drove forward from deep, leaving United exposed in the centre of the pitch. The youngster's showing demonstrated that his long-term future is as a progressive-midfielder, operating as a No.8,
"When old soldiers die, new ones come in," Erik ten Hag said. The creaking warhorses Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans are out of contract in under three months.
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