Man Utd ‘keen’ to replace Casemiro with £70m star dubbed the ‘new Xabi Alonso’

Manchester United are reportedly interested in young Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic as they look to replace Casemiro this summer.The Brazilian veteran is currently running on an expiring contract, and despite his improved displays as of late, many believe this will be his final season at Old Trafford.Man Utd will take the opportunity to part ways with one of their highest earners and replace him with a younger and more energetic profile.Man United pushing to sign Aleksandar PavlovicIn recent months, the Red Devils have been linked with a host of potential transfer targets, including Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton, Elliot Anderson, Jobe Bellingham, Angelo Stiller and Conor Gallagher.Nevertheless, the Daily Briefing reveals another interesting candidate for the role in the shape of Pavlovic.The 21-year-old is a youth product of Bayern Munich who went through every age group before reaching the first team in 2023. Pavlovic had already been linked with Man United in the past, but the club never made concrete steps on this front.(Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)The German international has largely impressed with his displays in the middle of the park, especially with his effortless ability to pick up a teammate with his vertical passes. Therefore, Bayern’s president, Herbert Hainer, went on to compare him with Xabi Alonso.As the source notes, the Bavarian giants won’t relinquish the young man’s services easily, so they have decided to slap a price tag of £70 million.Nevertheless, Pavlovic might be enticed by the move in search of a more prominent role.Would Pavlovic consider leaving Bayern Munich this early in his career?The youngster has made 10 appearances for the Bundesliga champions this season, but he hasn’t always been a starter, as he’s facing stern competition from the likes of Leon Goretzka, Joshua Kimmich and Konrad Laimer. Pavlovic’s stats per season Appearances Goals Assists 23/24 24 4 4 24/25 33 1 0 25/26 (ongoing) 10 1 0 On the other hand, the Munich native would likely collect more playing time at Man Utd, especially if Casemiro ends up leaving the club.That being said, one would imagine that Pavlovic will be determined to conquer the continent with his boyhood club before plotting his next career move.