Real deal: Casemiro's move to Man Utd is no longer a possibility but a reality

When you're not sure what to think of possible Real Madrid moves in the recent future, just tune in to Marca, and they'll tell you what's going on behind the curtains in the Royals' centre in Valdebebas.

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This much-respected Spanish newspaper today reports that Casemiro's goodbye is no longer a possibility but rather something obvious.

"The club's board are officially silent, but in Valdebebas, there is a strong sense that the Brazilian midfielder has already made up his mind and that he will move to Old Trafford immediately after Manchester United come with a specific proposal. Still, it is something which has not occurred so far," Marca says.

The Spanish journos moreover claim that Casemiro and the Royals' president Florentino Perez have not seen each other or spoken directly.

"It has not been necessary. They both know what the other one thinks. Real Madrid board know that the Brazilian wants to accept the Red Devils' proposal.

"The player knows that Real Madrid is not going to reject the offer, but Casemiro is also aware that the operation has to start with him and that Real will give him a nod as long as the marked financial demands."

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For how much would Real Madrid let Casemiro go? Apparently, 60 million euros is an amount that should be taken as a starting point of talks.

As Marca understands, Casemiro and coach Carlo Ancelotti did not talk about the situation before United's interest appeared. The Italian gaffer considers the Brazilian a regular in his starting XI but knows that this is football and that he will have to work with what he has at all times.

Without Casemiro, there are still six midfielders left for Ancelotti, and the Royals believe there is no reason for concern.