Manchester United’s turbulent start under Ruben Amorim has left the new head coach in no doubt of the size of the task ahead of him if he is to restore the club to its former glories.
The arrival of the new sporting structure under INEOS will be tasked with providing Amroim with the tools to improve United’s current crop of underperforming stars with only a handful of the first team safe from the chop.
Brazilian superstar, Casemiro, is one of United’s highest earners and is likely to be a statement departure under the new regime given his huge wage and currents status in the squad.
A move to Saudi Arabia has been widely touted for the former Real Madrid man, with the growing league the only place he will be able to match, or better, his eye-watering salary in Manchester.
As reported by The Mirror, Al-Nassr appear to be the most likely destination for the 32-year-old as they attempt to bridge the gap between themselves and Al-Ittihad as the top of the RSL.
United legend Cristiano Ronaldo turns out for Al-Nassr and is reportedly urging his side to seal the deal for his ex-teammate at both Madrid and Old Trafford.
Ronaldo could prove key in the move going ahead given his obvious influence in the league.
Reports claim that Ronaldo has made a personal plea to the powers that be at Al-Nassr to get the deal over the line in January.
Casemiro is apparently open to the switch and United are happy for a cut price deal to be struck to get the midfielder off the wage bill.
Amorim clearly doesn’t see the Brazilian as part of his first team plans with Kobbie Mainoo and Manual Ugarte the starting pair in centre of the park.
After an excellent first few months at Old Trafford, Casemiro’s form has deteriorated massively with the pace of the Premier League just too much for him to handle.
The five-time Champions League winner has made 105 appearances for the club since his whopping £70 million arrival from Real Madrid in the summer of 2022.
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Conner Botterill
Conner Botterill has been with The Peoples Person for two years. A keen match-going red with degrees in Sport and Journalism and Philosophy and Psychology, Conner still believes he has a chance of making United’s first team through his 5-a-side career.
