Exequiel Palacios, a midfielder for Bayer Leverkusen, is being considered by Manchester United as a possible Casemiro replacement.
Manchester United supporters would have preferred it if Casemiro had not suffered from injury worries and had fully adjusted to Premier League football.
He’s also slow in the build-up and with his passing, which can compromise Manchester United’s ability to play the kind of game that manager Erik ten Hag prefers. It is rumored that United will look to offload him in the summer.
The arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe as Manchester United’s new chief has invigorated Old Trafford. It is anticipated that the pharmaceuticals billionaire would improve the team in a number of positions during the summer transfer window.
Behind the scenes, the Red Devils have already begun to act. Man United are reportedly considering Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Exequiel Palacios, according to a SportBILD report (via Fichajes).
Bayer Leverkusen’s fortunes have turned around thanks to Xabi Alonso, and the German team is currently playing like a winning machine. This season, Alonso’s Bayer are top of the Bundesliga standings and looking likely to end the domination of Bayern Munich.
Under Xabi Alonso’s tutelage, Exequiel Palacios has significantly improved. The 25-year-old has contributed seven goals while playing primarily in a defensive role.
The midfielder from Argentina is reportedly admired by Manchester United. There are rumors that the Red Devils and Leverkusen are already discussing a potential summer deal.
Exequiel Palacios’s contract with Bayer Leverkusen does not have a release clause, and his services will come at a high cost.
Nice one if true, we seriously need a defensive midfielder this summer to help shut out attacks.