Report: Man United eyeing Premier League powerhouse as Casemiro replacement

(Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Manchester United are interested in signing the Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder João Gomes.They will face competition from Napoli and Atlético Madrid for the Brazilian. It will be interesting to see if they come forward with an offer to sign him this month.According to a report from CaughtOffside, the 24-year-old is likely to cost a premium, and signing him in January could be difficult due to financial constraints.The only way the player could leave this month is if a club agrees to a loan deal with an obligation to buy. It remains to be seen whether Manchester United will proceed with such an offer. Alternatively, they could wait until the summer to sign the player.They need more control and defensive cover in the middle of the park, and the South American could be ideal for them. He has proven himself with Wolves, and he is ready for the next step. Joining Manchester United will be tempting for him, and he will want to compete for one of the biggest clubs in the world.Liverpool were on the player as well, but they have reportedly decided to walk away from the move.Manchester United will certainly fancy their chances against Napoli and Madrid. They have more financial resources compared to the two clubs, and the midfielder could prefer to stay in the Premier League. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.Manchester United must improve in midfield if they want to fight for trophies. Casemiro is in the twilight stages of his career, and Manchester United believe that Gomes could be the ideal long-term replacement. The 24-year-old will certainly add physicality and defensive steel in the middle of the park. He is well settled in the Premier League, and he could make an immediate impact as well.