Sources: Casemiro 'likely' to quit Man United next year

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28 Nov 2023, 6:30 am

Man United midfielder Casemiro will quit the club next year, and most likely in the summer, sources have told Football Insider.

The 31-year-old has been widely linked with Saudi Pro League clubs ahead of the January window.

It is believed only Middle East sides will be able to afford a transfer fee and the midfielder's £300,000-a-week+ wages in the new year.

It will be a hard deal to do for European sides in January - with Casemiro still having over two years remaining on his deal at Old Trafford.

However, a well-placed source has told Football Insider that United are ready to let the Brazil international leave next summer - and the midfielder himself is ready to go.

Casemiro is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury he picked up in the League Cup loss against Newcastle earlier this month.

He has notched four goals and one assist in 12 appearances across all competitions this season but has been criticised by fans and pundits alike for his performances.

The 31-year-old only joined Man United for a reported fee of £70million.

He earned rave reviews in his first season at the club as he made 53 appearances across all competitions - helping United lift the League Cup.

The five-time Champions League winner has made 75 Brazil appearances and has captained his country regularly in 2023.

Man United sit sixth in the Premier League and are on the brink of being eliminated from the Champions League ahead of their next European clash against Galatasaray on Wednesday (30 November).

In other news, Man United make defender their "number one January target".

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