Erik ten Hag is satisfied with his midfield options in the Manchester United squad but refused to rule out reinforcing the area before next week's transfer deadline.
United have spent almost the entirety of the summer window attempting to find a resolution to sign Frenkie de Jong, having agreed an €85million fee with Barcelona, but the Dutchman's wage deferral has halted any further progress.
Despite Ten Hag's fixation on De Jong, United last week swiftly negotiated a deal to sign Casemiro from Real Madrid for £60m rising to £70m. Also read: Ten Hag warns Maguire over captaincy with Varane fully fit Casemiro could make his United debut at Southampton on Saturday but is a defensive midfielder whereas De Jong is a creative option from deep.
Ten Hag admitted United were unsure how receptive Casemiro would be to joining the club and once they received a positive signal moved with alacrity. "We have a list.
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