Casemiro’s demand that any suitor match his mega £350,000-per-week wages at Manchester United is reportedly hindering a transfer from taking place.
United are believed to be keen on offloading Casemiro, as Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS go about slashing operational costs and returning the club to profitability.
The midfielder has fallen out of favour under Ruben Amorim and in the few games he’s recently played as a result of the injury crisis affecting the team, has failed to justify his selection.
There was speculation during the January transfer window that Saudi Pro League outfit Al Nassr were keen on signing him but a deal never got over the line.
A report covered by The Peoples Person claimed that Besiktas were also keen on him. Flamengo is another club mentioned to be admirers of the 33-year-old but nothing has materialised.
Earlier this month, Casemiro insisted he has no intention of leaving United before his contract expires. However, the Red Devils are believed to still be determined to part ways with him this summer.
However, Ruben Amorim’s side could be left bitterly disappointed if a new report, outlining Casemiro’s stance on a wage cut, is to be believed.
According to TEAMtalk, it’s “increasingly likely” that Casemiro will remain at Old Trafford until 2026 when his terms run out.
TEAMtalk confirm that outfits from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Brazil have all asked about Casemiro but no team has yet to show any concrete interest in him, as he is unwilling to budge on his “very high” salary demands.
Sources told the news outlet that Casemiro “won’t give up a penny” of his salary, meaning suitors must pay him the £350,000 per week he currently nets at United.
Rudy Galetti adds that United “have never lowered their demands” on their valuation of the five-time Champions League winner. His price still stands at €30m (£25m) – a sum viewed as excessive.
Saudi clubs are leaning towards biding their team, in the hope that they can secure Casemiro’s services in 2026 as a free agent.
The only way that a move happens this summer is if either United reduce their asking price or Casemiro agrees to a pay cut. Another option is sanctioning a loan exit, with the Premier League giants covering a portion of his wages.
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