Manchester United is considering making a surprising offer for Ross Barkley, while Casemiro might be making a comeback to Real Madrid.

Ross Barkley, the talented midfielder for Luton Town, has caught the attention of Manchester United, according to reports. The 30-year-old has been in outstanding form this season, impressing United’s top brass, including Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir David Brailsford. The duo, who are also involved with Nice in France, are said to be keen on bringing Barkley to Old Trafford. Despite his contract situation being complex, there may be an opportunity to sign him for a reasonable fee. With United looking to strengthen their midfield, Barkley has emerged as a surprise and affordable target. The potential departure of Casemiro and Sofyan Amrabat could open up space for Barkley in the squad.

In another transfer news, there are rumors of a potential reunion between Real Madrid and Manchester United stars Raphael Varane and Casemiro. Varane, who joined United in a £41 million deal in 2021, and Casemiro, who followed a year later for £70 million, could be on their way back to the Spanish capital. Reports suggest that Sir Jim Ratcliffe is open to selling the pair to recoup some of the funds spent on them. Real Madrid, under the management of Carlo Ancelotti, see the experience of Varane and Casemiro as valuable assets. However, they may face competition from Saudi Arabian clubs in the race to secure their signatures.

Meanwhile, Bayern Munich is prepared to go all out to secure Xabi Alonso as their new manager. The former Liverpool midfielder, who has guided Bayer Leverkusen to the top of the Bundesliga table, is also a target for his former club. Bayern are reportedly willing to quadruple Alonso’s salary, offering him a staggering £20 million per year. This would make him the highest-paid manager in Bundesliga history, on par with Pep Guardiola in the Premier League. While money may not be Alonso’s top priority, the financial package on offer from Bayern puts pressure on Liverpool as they search for a successor to Jurgen Klopp. Alonso, who played for both Liverpool and Bayern during his illustrious playing career, is seen as a perfect fit by many at Anfield. Currently earning around £5 million at Leverkusen, the opportunity to earn double that amount at Bayern could sway Alonso’s decision.