Manchester United’s need for new midfielders was on clear display in last night’s defeat to Leeds United that was suffered without the injured Kobbie Mainoo.

Casemiro, who scored again, was partnered with Manuel Ugarte but the latter seems destined to leave Old Trafford in the summer.

That will almost certainly require two midfielders coming in with new updates on Morten Hjulmand and Lewis Miley. The latter, who has been plagued by injury at Newcastle United recently, is admired by United with Teamtalk claiming that they believe he could become a starting-level midfielder.

It is however stated, that Newcastle see him as part of their long-term but do understanding selling would generate pure profit. Sporting CP captain Hjulmand is another option that has been linked for some time.

The latest information from Caught Offside is that United have identified him as potentially the ideal Casemiro replacement. Perhaps the only issue is the release clause set at €80million (£69.6m), which is a figure United may not be willing to meet.