An all-time great at Manchester United may be out of a job, according to a second source, and at least FIVE clubs are already planning a 2026 raid.
Although Manchester United’s forward line was reorganized in the summer, the team will need to revamp its whole roster over several windows and years.
Shipping the wrong guys out was just as crucial as bringing in the right players. Just among the attacking ranks, Antony and Alejandro Garnacho were sold, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho went on loan, while Rasmus Hojlund joined Napoli on a loan with a buyout clause.
There was little action further back, as Manchester United decided not to sign a midfield player after failing to secure Carlos Baleba, their top target.
Kobbie Mainoo’s bid to go on loan was turned down because of that transfer mistake. As a result, once Christian Eriksen left via free agency, United’s midfield—which also includes Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte, and Bruno Fernandes—remained essentially unchanged.
But in 2026, Man Utd will put more of an emphasis on the central regions, with a fresh drive for Baleba on the horizon.
Fernandes may leave, according to several sources, and there’s a growing sense that Casemiro’s tenure at Old Trafford is coming to an end as well.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Brazilian icon is most likely in his “final season” at Manchester United.
Although Casemiro has a club option for a second season, his current deal expires next summer.
Romano implied that Manchester United will not exercise the option, and the most recent information from Brazilian journalist Jorge Nicola has clarified the matter.
Nicola also reported Next summer, Casemiro is anticipated to move on. Romano announced a new chapter in a lower division, while Nicola listed five clubs that are already in the running, including two in Saudi Arabia and three in Brazil.
The reporter described Al Hilal and Al Nassr as the two Saudi sides lurking with intent. Casemiro would rejoin Cristiano Ronaldo, with whom he played at Real Madrid and Manchester United, if he moved to Al Nassr.
From Brazil, Flamengo and Palmeiras are both taking a look at Casemiro already. However, the dark horse could be Sao Paulo who are the team Casemiro rose through the ranks of as a youth.
What next for Brazil legend Casemiro?
Of course, Casemiro could make much more money in Saudi Arabia than he does in Brazil, not to mention more than he does at Manchester United.
However, Casemiro might prefer to finish his career back home if this proves to be his final move. He will be 34 years old at the time.
Even though Casemiro’s time at Manchester United has been far from ideal, particularly following his stellar debut season, it’s crucial to keep in mind that he will be remembered as one of the best holding midfielders of his period.
In addition to his 78 caps for Brazil, Casemiro won five Champions League titles while he was at the Bernabeu.
The World Cup in North America next year could be Casemiro’s swansong in the international arena and could coincide with a new chapter on the club front too.
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