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Published 12:33 21 Aug 2022 BST
Updated 12:45 21 Aug 2022 BST
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"He will undoubtedly improve United. He’s a good player," Rooney told The Sunday Times.
"I've played against him and he’ll bring a bit of character, a bit of work rate, but is he exactly what United need? I’m not sure.
"This goes back to the need to look to the future. Ideally, they should be signing players in their early to mid-twenties, and Casemiro is similar to Christian Eriksen — someone who has been a good player, but are they going to help the club move forward?" Rooney also spoke about Frenkie de Jong, who has been Man United's primary transfer target all summer. The Dutch midfielder, however, appears to have no interest in playing for the club.
"Frenkie de Jong, Ten Hag’s principal midfield target, would be a better fit," Rooney said.
"The Casemiro deal seems to have come from nowhere, and looks a reactive signing — I’d be surprised if he was a player identified as a priority to bring in when Ten Hag arrived.
"It looks like, having been unable to sign De Jong, United just reacted to Casemiro being available."
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