Overview
- Carlos Casemiro was withdrawn at Tottenham but has joined Brazil for friendlies after a club fitness update signalled only a minor issue.
- Casemiro told O Globo he intends to keep playing and is focused on short‑term goals; his deal runs to 2026 with a 12‑month option, and club discussions center on reduced wages as Ruben Amorim signals he wants to keep him.
- United are tracking midfield options including Angelo Stiller, Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton, Elliot Anderson and Wolves’ Joao Gomes, with reports split on whether a January addition is expected but a mid‑season move not ruled out.
- Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from Slovenia duty for knee assessment that is not believed to be serious, potentially missing Everton, and United are weighing striker options for January, though talkSPORT reports an Ivan Toney return to the Premier League is unlikely.
- Harry Maguire’s hamstring and Kobbie Mainoo’s minor knock are being managed during the break, with a reduced group training at Carrington as United look to extend a five‑match unbeaten run when Everton visit on November 24.