Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed on Friday morning that Carlos Casemiro wants to join Manchester United.
Ancelotti said that he had spoken to Casemiro and that he wanted a new challenge.
He said the player would not travel to Vigo for Madrid’s game Saturday while negotiations continued.
The Italian coach said: ‘I have spoken to him and he wants to try something new.
'The club is being understanding because of the type of person that Casemiro is.
‘Negotiations are on-going and there is nothing decided yet but his desire to leave is clear.