SUMMARY
- Manchester United, managed by Erik ten Hag, has struggled to deliver consistent performances on the field.
- As per reports, after Manchester United's recent takeover, INEOS is willing to sell the club's midfielder Casemiro.
Premier League giant Manchester United hasn’t had the best of starts to their 2023-2024 season. The club, managed by Erik ten Hag, has struggled to deliver consistent performances on the field. The big players of the Red Devils, like Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Christian Eriksen, and Marcus Rashford, have all performed below expectations so far this season.
As per a report by ‘Transfer News Live’ on ‘X’, after Manchester United’s recent takeover, INEOS is willing to sell the club’s midfielder Casemiro. It is termed a step taken to help lessen the Red Devil’s wage bill. Casemiro is currently on a reported annual salary of around £18.2 million ($23 million) at United. Considering this figure, his monthly wages at the club would hover around $1.5 million.
🚨 INEOS want to sell Casemiro to help reduce Manchester United’s wage bill.
(Source: @reluctantnicko) pic.twitter.com/3BHJEWHGWD
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) January 7, 2024
There’s no doubt that selling the Brazilian midfielder will give Manchester United the room to spend in the transfer market. Also, it will take a significant chunk off of their wage book. But losing an experienced player like him when the team is in the phase of rebuilding can hamper the club’s future prospects.
Fans around the world have reacted to this report by expressing their opinions. A fan ironically stated, “United making another bad decision”. One of the followers asserted, “I think United still need this guy”. A follower satirically wrote, “So it begins”.
United making another bad decision 🤣
— Footy Bangers (@BangersFooty) January 7, 2024
Another fan chipped in and inflicted, “Lmaoo, we won’t have any Dm (defensive midfielder) again”. One of the fans questioningly commented, “Saudi Pro League is that you?” It can be inferred from the reactions of the fans that they really feel United should not let go of a player of Casemiro’s caliber at this stage of the season.
Manchester United’s Casemiro linked to a reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr
Manchester United’s midfielder Casemiro has been linked to a possible transfer to the Saudi Pro League. The Brazilian player is touted to be reuniting with his former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. A post by ‘Transfer News Live’ on ‘X’ stated that the player’s agent has offered the midfielder to CR7’s club, Al-Nassr.
🚨 Casemiro’s agent has proposed the midfielder to Saudi club Al-Nassr. 🇸🇦✈️
(Source: @RudyGaletti) pic.twitter.com/wsS7HnNfBH
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) January 4, 2024
Earlier, ‘Football VAR’ on their official ‘X’ account also reported that the Red Devils’ number 18 is considering leaving Old Trafford and venturing into Saudi Arabia. It was also termed that the player is thinking about retiring and seeing his career out while playing in Saudi Arabia.
The Brazilian’s current United contract expires in June 2026. But, with recent transfer speculations, he could leave the club well before. However, United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, would know the importance of the experience that the midfielder brings. Even if the club’s hierarchy really wants to sell him, they won’t be backing down from putting a hefty price tag on his name.