Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is attracting renewed interest from Saudi Arabian clubs, specifically Al-Nassr and Al-Qadsiah.
Last summer, Al-Ittihad showed interest in the 32-year-old, but many Saudi clubs currently have their full quota of foreign players and will need to make sales before acquiring new talent this month.
United is open to selling Casemiro, one of the club’s highest earners. He joined from Real Madrid in 2022 for £60 million and currently earns £350,000 per week, with his contract set to expire at the end of next season. After a stellar debut campaign with the Red Devils, Casemiro has struggled to find the same form that earned him five Champions League titles at Madrid.
His playing time has diminished since Ruben Amorim’s appointment, leading to speculation about a potential move away from the club. United is also looking to offload Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelof, among others.
In light of recent performances, Gary Neville commented on the possibility of Casemiro and Eriksen starting together in midfield following the 2-0 defeat to Newcastle. He expressed skepticism, stating, “No, no. They may have to if there are lots of injuries. We’ve all been there as footballers in our 30s, and the last thing you want next to you is another player in their 30s.”
Neville emphasized that both players require teammates who can compensate for their energy levels, suggesting that they cannot effectively operate as a central midfield duo without leaving significant gaps.
Additionally, Manchester United is eyeing Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez and Nuno Mendes from PSG as potential targets, contingent upon raising funds during the current transfer window.