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Peter Schmeichel admits he is 'SURPRISED' that Man United have gone after Casemiro... claiming his former club would be better off signing a proven Premier League player

Daily Mail | August 20, 2022

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Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has revealed his 'surprise' at seeing his former club pursuing Real Madrid's Casemiro.

United have been linked with a number of central midfielders over the summer, most notably Frenkie de Jong, and now appear to be close to bringing one in.

Casemiro is set to join the club for £70 million, pending the completion of his medical and visa application.

Man Utd legend Peter Schmeichel says the club's move to sign Casemiro from Real Madrid has "surprised" him.#BBCFootball #MUFC

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) August 20, 2022
Brazilian midfielder Casemiro is expected to join Manchester United for u00a370 million
Peter Schmeichel has doubts about the move, questioning his lack of Premier League nous

Not everyone is convinced by the 30-year-old Brazilian, though.

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