Man Utd fans called for Casemiro to stay at the club on Sunday and that view was echoed by captain Bruno Fernandes after the Brazilian's star turn.
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Casemiro soaks up the acclaim in front of the Stretford End on Sunday
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Manchester United have no plans to enter contract talks with Casemiro despite the Brazilian's stunning performances under Michael Carrick.
The 34-year-old scored his seventh goal of the season in Sunday's 3-1 win against Aston Villa and he was involved in the build-up to the goals for Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko as well, delivering another outstanding display.
Casemiro has started all nine games under Carrick so far, and his performances are going from strength to strength, with the Old Trafford faithful chanting for him to do 'one more year' on Sunday and giving him a standing ovation as he made way in the final minute.
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Carrick didn't entirely rule it out after the game, when he said it was "difficult to say" whether he could remain at Old Trafford for a fifth season, but internally, there have been no discussions of a U-turn to try and keep the former Real Madrid midfielder.
United announced after Carrick's first game in charge, the 2-0 derby day win against Manchester City, that Casemiro would leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.
That decision had been made by United's football executive well before it was made public, with the club deciding not to renew his contract as part of a long-term strategy to overhaul the squad.
Casemiro turned 34 last month and is the highest earner in the squad on a salary of around £350,000-a-week. United believe that savings of more than £18million a year can be used to strengthen the squad, with two signings in central midfield planned for the summer.
While Casemiro has excelled this season, he has begun to find it harder playing twice a week, and with United on course to return to the Champions League next season, he might not find conditions as well-suited to his performances as this 40-game campaign.
Asked about Casemiro's future on Sunday, Carrick said: "I think in some ways it's difficult to say, I think it's when something's decided and in some ways the fact that it was decided makes things a little bit easier and everyone understands the situation really.
"I think the impact he’s had has been terrific, certainly since I've been here and working with him and his influence within the team and big moments and goals.
"It was a nice moment at the end there with the supporters and having that connection, and the respect. That was a nice moment. I think you'll enjoy that one."
United are planning significant moves in this summer's transfer window, with Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson a leading target, although they will face competition from Manchester City, who are also keen on the 23-year-old England international.