Overview
- Casemiro has started all three matches under interim Michael Carrick and against Fulham he headed the opener and set up Matheus Cunha in a 3-2 win.
- Jamie Carragher publicly reversed his 2024 verdict, telling Sky Sports “the football has not left him” and conceding Casemiro could tease his punditry.
- United will not U‑turn on his summer departure, with Sky Sports citing his looming 34th birthday, a wage of about £325k per week and a long‑term squad plan; Carrick said the call predated his appointment.
- Summer recruitment is set to prioritise midfield, with Carlos Baleba, Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton and Joao Gomes discussed by reporters, as analysts warn his blend of goals, defensive work and leadership will be hard to replace.
- Goal reports LA Galaxy are exploring a designated‑player move for Casemiro, with Saudi Arabia also linked, while his United ledger stands at 148 games with 22 goals.