Casemiro has been linked with a move away from Manchester United heading into the winter transfer window.
A report from Give Me Sport has claimed that Casemiro is more likely to leave Manchester United in the summer transfer window than this month. The Brazilian midfielder, who cost the Red Devils £70 million 30 months ago, has struggled to perform at a high level this season and naturally, he has been linked with a move away from the club.
Manchester United signed Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer transfer window, and the Uruguayan international was expected to replace Casemiro in the starting lineup. His performances have not been up to the mark either.
Manchester United are in desperate need of a quality defensive midfielder, and it will be interesting to see if they can replace Casemiro properly. There is no doubt that the former Real Madrid star used to be a world-class player, but he is in the twilight stages of his career and he has been on the decline for months.
It seems unlikely that Casemiro will be able to return to his best, and it would be ideal for Manchester United to move him on. Selling the player in January could prove to be tricky. Even though he is not a key performer for them, they are lacking in depth in the middle of the park, and Manchester United will not want to weaken their squad any further. They must look to wait until the summer transfer window to get rid of their fringe players.
Casemiro needs a fresh start
Casemiro has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia in recent months, and it remains to be seen where he ends up. A move to the Saudi Pro League could be ideal for him at this stage of his career. The lower intensity of football could prolong his career and help him enjoy the final few years of his career.
Meanwhile, Manchester United must look to bring in a quality defensive midfielder in the coming months. They have been linked with multiple players in recent months, and it remains to be seen whether they can bring in January reinforcements. Manchester United will be hoping to finish the season strongly, and they need the right editions in order for that to happen.
