If we take a step back. Real have apparently been offered 60-70m for a 30 year old rotation player this year, when they have two of the most promising midfielders in the world in reserve.
Casemiro can be guaranteed a place in our starting 11 ahead of the world cup, on double his salary. He'll probably also get a longer contract with us (rumoured 5 years) than he would with Real, which is key when thinking about retirement.
And we are desperate for some DM steel, quality, experience and leadership.
Feels like a win, win, win, as long as his hunger and legs haven't gone.