Friday, 11th July, 2014
Benfica have stepped up their efforts to sign Inter Milan target Casemiro from Real Madrid.
The Brazilian midfielder joined Real Madrid on a loan deal from Sao Paulo in January last year and the deal was made permanent last summer for a transfer fee of €6m.
Inter have been tracking the 22-year-old throughout the summer and are keen to bring him to Italy on a loan deal.
The Nerazzurri even made initial contact with the concerned parties in April this year and started laying the groundwork for a transfer.
However, Benfica have barged in to spoil the Italian club’s plans and contacted Los Blancos about a possible move for the Brazilian earlier this week.
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The Portuguese outfit are willing to take Casemiro on a loan deal or buy half of the player’s rights from Real Madrid, according to Portuguese daily O Jogo.
Casemiro clocked up 25 appearances for Los Blancos last season and has already earned five international caps for the Brazilian national team.
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