This summer, Manchester United has a lot of goals to pursue in the transfer market. Player sales will be a major determining factor.
Manchester United needs to make the most of its limited transfer budget this summer, which means player sales are crucial.
Another reason why exits are so important is that they will help the club cut costs, as Anthony Martial and Raphael Varane’s salaries are luckily scheduled to end on June 30.
One exit that might satisfy both requirements is Casemiro’s, who is among the club’s highest-paid players and would fetch a big fee.
With Casemiro out of the picture
After moving from Real Madrid in 2022, Casemiro signed a four-year contract at Manchester United, which he is currently two years into.
His underwhelming second season at Old Trafford followed his stellar first, leaving United vulnerable to profit-seeking moves.
His injury kept him out of the starting lineup for the FA Cup Final, more proof that the team can function without him.
Concerns have been raised regarding Casemiro’s possible departure. Bayern Munich reportedly showed interest recently, but this did not materialize.
This week, European journalist Christopher Michel reported that Casemiro’s proposed transfer to the Saudi Pro League had fallen through. This has been refuted, though.
Still, a possibility is Casemiro to Saudi
When questioned this week regarding Casemiro’s relocation to Saudi Arabia, Fabrizio Romano said that plans are still in the works.
Casemiro is prepared to go if his requests are fulfilled, according to Romano, who is speaking to The United Stand on YouTube.
“No, it’s not true from what I’m hearing [that the deal is off],” he clarified. Casemiro is eager to go to Saudi Arabia, but only under his terms.
According to what I’m hearing, he’s still having conversations there and is requesting his contract.
“Working with Saudi Arabia is never simple; they are awaiting word on their summer deals budget. Casemiro will agree to the transfer as soon as he determines that these are the appropriate terms.
The second is about the financial demands made by Manchester United.
It has been communicated to United In Focus that United would wish to recover the £60 million purchase price of the Brazilian.
If feasible, this would strengthen the team’s transfer budget significantly and free up salary space.
Last year, The Guardian revealed that during his first acquisition negotiations, Sir Jim Ratcliffe had doubts about United’s agreement to sign Casemiro.
Selling the Brazilian would mean Ineos would need to find a replacement, but within the parameters of a transaction they are happy with, they could select any player.