Al Ittihad are interested in signing Casemiro from Manchester United this summer transfer window
Last season is still fresh in the memory. Manchester United finished 15th in the Premier League, lost to Tottenham in the Europa League final and were knocked out of European competitions in the new season. The arrival of Ruben Amorim did not improve things, and a 1-0 defeat in the Premier League opener against Arsenal made the start even worse.
Meanwhile, the biggest question is in midfield. Casemiro’s age and decline in performance have raised concerns. United looked at Adam Wharton and Carlos Baleba this summer, but the prices were so high that the club had to back down. The team are still in desperate need of a defensive midfielder, but the options are running out.
Al Ittihad are interested in Casemiro
IndyKaila News (h/t Caught Offside) claim that Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad are now considering signing Casemiro. The Brazilian midfielder, who joined United from Real Madrid in 2022, has been the backbone of the team over the last few years. He stabilised the midfield and showed leadership during a difficult period. Although the Brazilian’s quality is not what it used to be, he still played a key role in United’s run to the Europa League final last season.
Al Ittihad are interested in signing Casemiro from Manchester United this summer transfer window.
Al Ittihad eye Casemiro as Manchester United weigh midfield future
According to the report, Al Ittihad see him as a perfect fit in their squad as they look to strengthen their competitiveness on the Asian stage as well. Casemiro has been linked with a move to the Middle East in the past, but United have always held on to him, believing his presence to be crucial.
Now the question is whether the club can afford to lose his experience, while the search for new blood continues. Names like Adam Wharton and Carlos Baleba came up, but the price thwarted the deal, and with just seven days left for the transfer window to close, United’s options are limited.
Would it be right to sell Casemiro?
We believe this is a very delicate situation. Casemiro is no longer the player he was at Real Madrid, but his experience in United’s midfield is still invaluable. If Al Ittihad sign him, the Saudi Pro League will certainly gain a big name, and their profile will be strengthened globally. The question is whether he is really the right player to boost their competitiveness, as his career is on the wane.
United, on the other hand, are interested in young midfielders, and it is clear that the club want new energy for the future. It might make sense to sell Casemiro to raise some money, but with seven days left, it seems unlikely that a decent replacement will be found. For this reason, we think United should hold on to Casemiro for now, as the team are already going through a difficult time and his presence could at least provide some stability, with us having no other options to replace him in this short time.