Manchester United are stepping up their efforts to sign Bruno Guimarães as a potential replacement for Casemiro, while the club's co-owners INEOS have identified Bradley Barcola as a potential successor to Marcus Rashford.
It has long been reported that United want to strengthen the midfield with quality players during the summer transfer window.
According to reports from TeamTALK, the club plans to spend around £200 million on transfers this summer, if interim manager Michael Carrick manages to qualify the team for the Champions League for next season.
Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimarães is one of the English club's top targets.
Reports say United have been the "most serious suitor in recent days" for the Brazilian midfielder.
Casemiro is even said to have personally recommended his compatriot to Manchester United's management.
Newcastle are expected to demand around £100m for Guimarães, while reports suggest United have already made "informal contacts" about his transfer and could offer around £80m for the former Olympique Lyonnais player.
At the same time, transfer journalist Ekrem Konur reports that United are also targeting Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola as a potential replacement for Marcus Rashford.
Rashford is currently on loan at Barcelona and is expected to be permanently transferred to the Catalan club.
According to reports, Manchester United see Barcola as one of the most important alternatives to replace the English striker.
Meanwhile, United are also monitoring Newcastle's other midfielder, Sandro Tonali.
The English club consider the Italian as a long-term replacement for Casemiro, who is expected to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season./Express newspaper/
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