Manchester United could soon lose one of their biggest leaders, with reports suggesting Casemiro is ready to join Al-Nassr and reunite with Cristiano Ronaldo.
The 33-year-old’s contract runs out next summer, and while United hold an option to extend, Saudi riches look tempting. Mundo Deportivo claim Al-Nassr are “ready to spend whatever it takes” to land the Brazilian this summer.
United’s current struggles – just one win in their first four games, leaving them 14th in the table – only add to the uncertainty. The club want him to stay, but his fading influence has divided opinion among supporters. Some see him as past his best, while others believe his leadership is still essential in a fragile squad.
Letting Casemiro leave without a world-class replacement would be another dangerous misstep for the Red Devils. United have been guilty before of allowing senior figures to walk away, only to panic in the market later.
If United are serious about getting back among the Premier League elite, they can’t afford to sleepwalk into another midfield crisis. Whether it’s Casemiro or his successor, the club need authority at the heart of the team – and fast.
Verdict: Casemiro’s Saudi exit makes sense financially, but for United it could underline a bigger problem – settling for decline instead of planning for revival.
