Ten Hag makes stunning U-turn on Man Utd midfielder, with Ugarte move at ‘final stages’

Erik ten Hag has reportedly shelved plans to sell Casemiro after his recent displays, despite a move for midfielder Manuel Ugarte being close to completion.

Casemiro was largely underwhelming last season. Injuries and poor form meant he added little to a United side who needed quality, and ended up finishing eighth in the Premier League.

He was savaged by Jamie Carragher at the back end of the season, with the pundit suggesting his time playing top-level football was done and dusted.

Reports this summer have suggested Ten Hag agrees, having apparently been open to a sale, with some Saudi Arabian sides snuffing around the transfer.

But according to reports, the manager has now shelved plans to push Casemiro out, as a result of his performances in pre-seas…