Manchester United is poised to part ways with Casemiro, as reports unveil their readiness to offload the player for the right price. This potential move could inject significant transfer funds into the club in the upcoming January window. The 31-year-old midfielder, amidst uncertainty surrounding several United stars’ futures, appears to be nearing an exit as the dawn of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s new era approaches. The club aims to address its historical recruitment struggles under the new leadership.
Casemiro joined from Real Madrid in a surprising £70 million deal last summer after United missed out on signing Erik ten Hag’s priority target, Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong. Despite a stellar debut season where he contributed to securing the Carabao Cup, reaching the FA Cup final, and clinching third place in the Premier League for the team’s Champions League qualification, his current season’s form has considerably declined. This downturn has sparked doubts regarding the rationale behind investing such a hefty sum in a player deemed past his prime.
Recent reports suggest that Casemiro’s transfer is a focal point in discussions led by Sir Jim, who has been scrutinizing the club’s recruitment strategy. With the 71-year-old’s imminent arrival, Casemiro could find himself departing as early as January, should concrete interest materialize.