Manchester United are prepared to sell ageing midfielder Casemiro this summer, as per reports.
After the Europa League final defeat at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur, Ruben Amorim underlined he is not going to change his philosophy, even if it means losing the United job.
It seems despite United’s abysmal campaign, the club’s hierarchy are prepared to keep the ex-Sporting CP manager at the helm for another season.
However, a major overhaul of the current squad is needed this summer to ensure the unwavering Amorim manages to effectively implement his ideas.
The absence of European football means INEOS will have to sell a number of players to bring in ideal profiles for their head coach. The situation is expected to lead to Casemiro’s departure.
According to Fichajes, Casemiro is among the players United are open to selling ahead of the new season, as he is no longer considered an indispensable part of Amorim’s first team.
The Spanish outlet claim United would be willing to let the 33-year-old leave for around €10 million owing to his age.
To be fair to the veteran midfielder, he has been a sort of revelation for United in recent months.
After struggling to break into Amorim’s starting lineup during the Portuguese’s early days at the club, the Brazilian stepped up to establish himself as one of the first names on the teamsheet during the business end of the season.
The ex-Real Madrid man was also named in the Europa League Team of the Season alongside Bruno Fernandes.
Still, considering his age and the fact that he is the highest-paid player at the club, it is understandable why United are reported to be keen on offloading him.
On the other hand, there’s a real desire to keep Fernandes, 30, at Old Trafford but Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal are pushing to secure his services, having reportedly tabled a massive offer for him.
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Vishal Singh
Vishal has worked in the football media industry for over six years, planning, writing, and editing content for several major outlets. Currently a writer at The Peoples Person, he covers Manchester United — a club he has been religiously following and supporting since 2012. Big fan of ball-playing centre-backs and Harry Maguire’s knee-slide celebration!
