Manchester United prepare Casemiro replacement shortlist, Real Madrid target Borussia Dortmund defender - Euro Transfer News
Updated 02/03/2026 at 18:02 GMT
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In Monday's Euro Transfer News round-up, Manchester United are reportedly preparing a Casemiro replacement shortlist, while Real Madrid have made Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck one of their top targets. That is not all. Mexico international Santiago Gimenez is said to be attracting interest from two Premier League clubs, and Juventus have put a big price tag on Teun Koopmeiners.
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Man Utd line up Casemiro replacements
Spanish website AS says Manchester United have put together a list of potential replacements for Casemiro, who is set to leave Old Trafford when his contract expires at the end of the 2025/26 campaign.
The list of names includes Newcastle United duo Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali, as well as Nottingham Forest's England international Elliot Anderson.
Casemiro has played a key role in United’s sensational start to life under interim boss Michael Carrick, helping produce a run of results that has lifted The Red Devils up to third place in the Premier League table.
Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton and Wolverhampton Wanderers' Joao Gomes are also said to have caught United’s eye.
"At the top of Manchester United's list are three clear names: Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, and Elliot Anderson," read the article.
"Further down the list, but no less important, are Adam Wharton and Joao Gomes.
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"Players for the present and the future to build a team that will be fully in the title race again. It won't be easy or cheap."
Madrid eye Dortmund defender
Real Madrid have made Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck one of their top targets for the summer transfer window, according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo.
Schlotterbeck has been crucial at the heart of Dortmund’s defence throughout the 2025/26 campaign, and scored in Saturday's Der Klassiker, which his side lost 3-2 against league leaders Bayern Munich.
Madrid are eager to increase their options at the back after a disappointing campaign that has seen them sack highly rated manager Xabi Alonso.
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Schlotterbeck’s contract is set to expire at the end of next season, meaning Dortmund could be eager to sell him this summer, rather than losing him on a free in a year's time.
"Schlotterbeck, 26, is one of Real Madrid's main targets to reinforce their central defence next season," read the article.
"The Dortmund defender is under contract until 2027, but so far, he has declined the renewal offers made by Dortmund.
"Given this situation, in Germany, it's practically a given that Schlotterbeck will leave Dortmund this coming summer."
Gimenez on Premier League radar
Mexico international Santiago Gimenez is reportedly attracting interest from Premier League clubs Sunderland and West Ham United.
Gimenez, who plays for Serie A giants AC Milan, has produced one goal and two assists in 11 appearances this season.
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He may have struggled in Italy, but the forward made a big impact in the Netherlands, where he impressed with Dutch giants Feyenoord.
The reports suggest that Milan would accept a fee in the region of €22 million, assuming he does not make a significant impact at this summer’s FIFA World Cup.
"Despite the troubling signs, several clubs are already showing interest in Gimenez," read the article in AS Mexico.
"Among them are Sunderland and West Ham, both of which could become his next landing spot in the English Premier League - and both willing to offer Milan a favourable deal for the striker.
"Milan are expected to seek around €22 million, a figure that could rise if he delivers a strong performance at the World Cup with Mexico."
Juve put hefty price tag on Koopmeiners
Tuttosport is reporting that Juventus have put a €30 million price tag on Netherlands international Teun Koopmeiners, who has been linked with Galatasaray and Roma.
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Koopmeiners has produced two goals and one assist in 36 appearances across all competitions for Juventus this term.
He arrived in Turin from their Serie A rivals Atalanta with a big reputation in August 2024.
However, Tuttosport says he could be on the move again soon.
"He's attracted the interest of a number of European clubs," read the article.
"In fact, not only Galatasaray - who pursued him throughout the winter transfer window - are interested in the Dutchman, but Roma as well."
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