Manchester United star Casemiro was linked with an exit from the club in recent weeks, but the player turned down a move to Galatasaray.
As per Haber Sari Kirmizi, Galatasaray were keen on signing Casemiro towards the end of the Turkish transfer window. However, the Brazilian midfielder rejected the proposal, and he decided to stay at Manchester United until the January transfer window at the very least. They had already reached an agreement with Manchester United.
The 32-year-old midfielder could have played regularly at the Turkish club, and it would have helped him regain his form and confidence. He has been quite mediocre this season, and his performances have left Manchester United vulnerable.
The Red Devils have already signed a quality defensive midfielder in Manuel Ugarte, and the South American midfielder is expected to start for them regularly in the coming weeks. It remains to be seen whether the former Real Madrid star can regain his sharpness and convince Manchester United to persist with him. At 32, he is unlikely to get any better, and it would be ideal for Manchester United to move him on.
Casemiro needs to move on
It will be interesting to see if Casemiro can hold down or starting spot at Manchester United over the next few weeks. If he fails to do so, he might be more receptive of the idea of leaving Manchester United in January.
The experienced midfielder used to be a world-class player during his time at Real Madrid, but he is clearly on the decline, and Manchester United cannot afford to rely on him if they want to push for trophies and Champions League qualification.
A move to Turkey would be ideal for Casemiro at the stage of his career, and it could help him get back to his best once again. The lower intensity of the Turkish league would be a good fit for him.
Meanwhile, Manchester United will be thoroughly disappointed with their mediocre start to the Premier League season, and it will be interesting to see if they can bounce back strongly. They will be expected to push for trophies this season and they will have to secure Champions League qualification as well.
