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title: "PSG hoping to beat United to Casemiro"
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# PSG hoping to beat United to Casemiro

Paris Saint Germain are plotting a big-money bid for Real Madrid’s Casemiro as they hope to beat Manchester United to the player, [talkSPORT](https://talksport.com/football/manchester-united-fc-transfer-news-psg-plotting-audacious-bid-red-devils-target-casemiro) reports.

Jose Mourinho’s side have been linked with the Brazilian and have reportedly asked about his availability in the past.

However United now look set to face stern competition from Ligue 1 giants PSG in the fight for the player’s signature.

The defender has a release clause in his contract of £173million, and although PSG don’t believe it would cost that much to land the defensive midfielder they are still reportedly prepared to break the bank to secure his services.

![Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readmanutd.com/readmanutd/2018/04/946635588.jpg)

PSG are looking for a long-term replacement for Thiago Motta and believe Casemiro could be the answer, but United are also looking to have a busy transfer window this summer as they look to close the gap to rivals Manchester City who were crowned Premier League champions at the weekend.

Casemiro is a key part of the Real Madrid squad and has started 25 of the club’s La Liga games this season.