Manchester United fans have a clear idea of who they want to see as their No.6 next season, despite the club's ongoing search for a replacement for Casemiro. The Brazilian midfielder left Old Trafford at the end of the season, having helped United qualify for the Champions League. The fans' preferred choice is Elliot Anderson, a midfielder from Forest, who received a whopping 56% of the votes in a recent poll. However, the issue is that Anderson is also wanted by Manchester City, and it's believed that City are in pole position to land his signature.
In second place came Aurelien Tchouaméni, a Real Madrid midfielder, who received 21% of the votes. This suggests that fans are looking for a marquee signing to replace Casemiro, rather than a depth player. While Ederson, who is set to join United from Atalanta for up to £38.3 million, will undoubtedly add depth to the midfield, fans don't see him as a replacement for Casemiro. Only 6% of fans voted for Ederson, indicating that a more high-profile signing is needed.
The poll also revealed that 5% of fans decided that none of the options given to them were the right moves for United, with Adam Wharton and Carlos Baleba both taking 5% of the votes. Wildcard option Manu Kone of Roma took just 1% of the votes. This suggests that fans are eager for a big-name signing to replace Casemiro, and are not satisfied with the current options.
The question now is whether United will be able to win the battle with City for Anderson's signature. If not, it seems that fans will be hoping for some big business further down the line to replace Casemiro. This could be a crucial summer for United, as they look to build a squad capable of challenging on multiple fronts.
