Casemiro is reportedly ready to leave Manchester United with a likely destination in Saudi Arabia
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is reportedly weighing up his options with a possible move to the Saudi Pro League this month.
Brazilian newspaper UOL claim the 32-year-old is ready to leave Old Trafford in January amid interest from six Saudi sides.
Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli, Al-Ettifaq and Al-Qadisiyah are tracking the former Real Madrid player, according to UOL.
Al-Nassr is believed to be the most suitable candidate to secure Casemiro’s services, and a move for the Brazilian would be to reunite with former Real team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo.
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The publication also claims that Casemiro is open to a move to Saudi Arabia and that there are no ‘major obstacles’ standing in the way of a deal.
The news comes after several pundits criticized the midfielder in United’s 2-0 defeat at Newcastle on Monday.
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Former Red Devil Gary Neville, who also took aim at Christian Eriksen, said: “Casemiro and Eriksen don’t have legs to look at.
“Casemiro and Eriksen should not play together in the Premier League. It’s just that simple. When you saw Manchester United’s starting 11, you had to think that it would be very difficult for this team to play well.
“The two central midfielders cannot run. The last three have no legs. They were absolutely awful. You’re looking at the worst pound-for-pound team in the country.”
Earlier in the season, former Liverpool player Jamie Carragher hailed Casemiro as a ‘great’ modern player but said his performances had fallen and he should consider a move to MLS or Saudi Arabia.
Carragher said: “I always remember something when I retired myself, there was a saying that I always remember as a footballer, ‘leave football before football leaves you’.
“Football has left him at this top level, he has to finish with this level of football and move on.”
