Special: £70 million Manchester United star “in line for PL Start” following shocking U-turn – Saudi Pro League Special: £70 million Manchester United star “in line for PL Start” following shocking U-turn – Saudi Pro League
Special: £70 million Manchester United star “in line for PL Start” following shocking U-turn – Saudi Pro League

July 29, 2024

Special: £70 million Manchester United star “in line for PL Start” following shocking U-turn – Saudi Pro League

According to GIVEMESPORT sources, manager Erik ten Hag was unable to approve Casemiro’s departure and persuade Paris Saint-Germain to trade Manuel Ugarte for Old Trafford. Therefore, the Manchester United star has a good chance of being included in the starting lineup for the Premier League opener against Fulham.

The Red Devils have been active in the transfer market. Joshua Zirkzee and teenage defender Leny Yoro completed a move after a deal worth up to £58.9 million was agreed upon with Ligue 1 team Lille earlier this month. However, more arrivals and departures are anticipated before the August 30 deadline.

With the rapidly approaching 2024–25 season drawing near, Ten Hag has given his backroom staff a new lease of life. Manchester United legend Rudy van Nistelrooy is among those taking up residence at Old Trafford as an assistant manager. Having put his charges through their paces since returning for preseason, Ten Hag is entirely focused on the upcoming campaign.

Amidst frustrations in the transfer market, Casemiro is given hope for reviving his old Trafford career

At first, the Brazilian international seemed sure to leave.

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Because Manchester United hasn’t been able to sign a new defensive midfield option, Casemiro’s chances of staying at the Club are improving. GMS sources close to the team are increasingly confident that Casemiro will be in contention to start the match against Fulham on the first day of the Premier League season.

With the Brazil international earning £450,000 a week when bonuses kick in, the Red Devils have been willing to let him go to reduce their wage expenditure. However, he has been part of the preseason tour of the United States because they have not yet found a replacement.

According to GMS sources, Ugarte has been a target for Manchester United since ten Hag identified bolstering his options in front of the defense as a top priority before taking on Fulham. However, securing a deal with the defending Ligue 1 champions PSG has proven difficult, and he is still at the Parc des Princes.

Casemiro, who has been with the Red Devils since August 2022, when he sealed a move worth up to £70 million from Real Madrid, started last weekend’s preseason loss against local rivals Arsenal and is leaning toward sticking with his current team rather than taking on a new challenge.

According to GMS sources, ten Hag needs to make sure he is ready in case a summer switch does not materialize, so the 32-year-old is anticipated to be included in Manchester United’s starting lineup when they travel to San Diego to play Real Betis during the next leg of their US tour.

Saudi Arabia Is Not Interested in Bidding on Casemiro

Red Devils are still willing to approve a summer exit.

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Clearly, the big-spending Saudi Pro League has Casemiro on their shortlist of targets, but GMS sources have learned that they have yet to bid. As a result, Manchester United was forced to make a significant U-turn regarding Casemiro’s future when it first appeared confident that he would take on a new challenge.

A formal proposal may be presented after next month’s transfer deadline. Still, for now, the former Sao Paulo player has made 83 appearances for the Red Devils, contributing 12 goals and nine assists. He is expected to add to his total number of appearances.

According to GMS sources, Casemiro’s transfer from Manchester United is still possible if a long-awaited offer comes in. However, Ten Hag knows that keeping the Uruguayan international at Old Trafford would lessen the pressure to work out a deal with PSG for Ugarte’s signature.

According to GMS sources, the Red Devils are hoping to reach a low-ball agreement with their 23-year-old target. There is a strong sense that his price will be lowered because he hasn’t been at the forefront of the French heavyweights’ plans with the upcoming campaign approaching. 

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