Manchester United are planning to offload Casemiro in order to sign a new midfielder
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Casemiro leaving Manchester United this summer remains a ‘concrete possibility’.
Casemiro arrived from Real Madrid in 2022 and made a positive impression in his first season at Old Trafford, helping Erik ten Hag’s side win the EFL Cup and achieve a third-place finish in the Premier League. He registered seven goals and as many assists in 53 appearances across all competitions in a successful maiden season in English football.
However, the Brazilian defensive midfielder endured an injury-hit past season which directly affected his performance levels on the pitch. Due to a combination of muscle and hamstring problems, the 32-year-old managed only 32 appearances across all competitions. Casemiro’s subpar displays when fit didn’t aid Manchester United’s cause, as Ten Hag and Co. finished eighth in the Premier League.
Fabrizio Romano has now taken to his official X account to reveal that Casemiro’s camp are still in touch with Saudi Pro League clubs to discuss contractual terms, with the Red Devils open to offloading him from their books to sign a new midfielder.
“Casemiro’s exit from Manchester United remains concrete possibility for this summer,” Romano tweeted.
“Saudi Pro League clubs are still in contact with his camp to discuss terms, as reported back in April/May.
“Man United are open to letting him leave in order to bring in new midfielder.”
Indeed, Casemiro’s star waned this past season, especially due to injury problems. The defensive midfielder was not as effective as he was in his first year at the club and looked well off the pace in the Premier League. Due to an injury crisis at the back, he also operated as a makeshift centre-back but his form saw no change. He made errors on the ball and with his decision-making off it which made him a liability to Ten Hag’s side at one point.
As a result, INEOS are planning to move on Casemiro this summer although he is under contract until 2026 with an option for a further year. Given that he is 32, past his prime and the club’s highest earner on an exorbitant £350,000 per week, it makes complete sense to get rid of him and invest in a younger, mobile defensive midfielder this summer. Barcelona legend Sergio Busquets revealed in an interview that he ‘admires’ Casemiro.
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Paris Saint-Germain’s Manuel Ugarte has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent weeks, and given his profile, age and potential, he would be a fantastic potential replacement for Casemiro. Let’s hope a Saudi Pro League club lures the ex-Real Madrid star away from Old Trafford and we manage to recoup some money from the £70m splashed on his services two years ago.
