Overview

• Fabrizio Romano reports there have been no negotiations to extend Casemiro’s contract, creating uncertainty and a concrete chance of a parting at season’s end if that stance holds.
• United are open to keeping him only on a significantly reduced salary and are hesitant to activate the 12‑month extension at his reported £300,000‑per‑week wage.
• Casemiro’s deal runs to June 2026, with a club option for a further year that would maintain his current pay level.
• Manager Ruben Amorim has advocated for the midfielder and adjusted tactics to suit him, with Casemiro’s strong Brazil display in Tokyo bolstering the case to retain him.
• The decision ties into broader midfield planning and finances, including costly targets such as Brighton’s Carlos Baleba and reported interest from Saudi clubs.