Overview
- Casemiro’s contract expires at season’s end, with Manchester United holding a 12‑month extension option.
- He scored in Brazil’s 2-0 win over Senegal, with Brazilian outlets lauding his evolution into a playmaking leader.
- Rúben Amorim views the midfielder as crucial to United’s structure and is keen for him to stay.
- United are reluctant to continue his reported £350,000-a-week wages, making a significant reduction central to talks.
- Saudi clubs including Al-Nassr, MLS teams and two unnamed Premier League sides are reported to be monitoring the situation, though sources say the player prefers to remain at United.