The defensive midfielder is Manchester United’s most expensive summer signing to date, joining them for an initial £60million from Real Madrid. Cost of living crisis could bring football clubs and fans a real winter of discontent The Red Devils will end up paying more to sign Ajax winger Anthony if the player and club get their wish before September 1. Antony has been linked with Man Utd for months but the same cannot be said for Casemiro. The 30-year-old has proven to be an alternative to Frenkie de Jong, who now looks increasingly likely to stay at Barcelona until at least January. De Jong never seemed open to joining United, while Casemiro claimed signing for the club made him the “happiest man alive”. Scott McTominay may be a little disappointed to hear that the midfielder has also heaped praise on Fred before the Scot likely drops down the pecking order: “Well, before I came here, I talked to Fred. He is a friend with whom I have played alongside me in the national team for many games and years. I know him well. He is a great player,” Casemiro told MUTV. “That’s why he plays for Manchester United and the Brazil national team, which is difficult to break into. So I have a special relationship with him and of course he’s a great player and that’s why he plays for Manchester United. “Fred is very qualified. I think he is a player who has good movement. He is very mobile, he passes the ball well, he has a good shot on him, he can play with both feet, left or right, he can pass the ball well with both feet. He is a great player. Again, that’s why he plays for Brazil and he’s a very important player at this club and I think he’s going to help me a lot as he’s Brazilian. I think he will help me a lot at the club and without a doubt it is important for me to have another Brazilian here.” He added: “I’m a player who likes to work hard. A player who gives everything on the field, but not more than 90 minutes, and in training, which for me is the most important. You train as you play.”
