Al Nassr Target Casemiro Set to Stay at Manchester United With Saudi Arabian Interest Cooling
According to Sky Sports, Brazilian Casemiro is set to stay at Manchester United. The midfielder was widely expected to join the Saudi Pro League this summer, with Al Nassr among the clubs interested in his services.
Casemiro struggled with his performances in the 2023-24 season and after a less-than-stellar season in the 2023-24 season, the suggestion was that his advanced age meant that he needed to make a move to a less intense league, with the Saudi Pro League being a popular choice. The former Real Madrid ace struggled to make an impact in games, often looking like he was missing a step, jumping into tackles late and failing to commit positional discipline due to his inability to keep up with the pace.
Manchester United have been planning for life without him by targeting top defensive midfielders but they are yet to sign any of the candidates. With Casemiro having reported to pre-season, the signs are that he might stay with the English giants.
With the expensive price tags on his replacements, Manchester United might look to give it a try for another season as they direct their transfer budget on other positions that require upgrades.
The door on the Saudi Pro League is not completely closed on Casemiro, but it might take till late in the window for the parties involved to make a decision.
