Cristiano Ronaldo wants Al Nassr to continue in January transfer for Manchester United midfielder Casemiro, a report claims.
Ronaldo entered the final six months of his contract with Al Nassr and was tipped to return to Europe this summer, but recently challenged his current employers to strengthen the squad and close the gap on Al Hilal and Al Ittihad at the top of the table.
According to The TelegraphRonaldo has shown a desire to reunite with Casemiro, with whom he enjoyed several years in Real Madrid before a short spell together on United in 2022
Al Nassr have identified Casemiro as a target this month and recently made room in their squad for a new foreign player by selling Seko Fofana to French side Rennes.
United are open to selling Casemiro, who has played a limited role under new head coach Ruben Amorim. The Brazilian, who is among the club’s top earners, is believed to be valued at close to £30m.
Meanwhile, reports claim Casemiro also wants to move to Saudi Arabiawho was first targeted by Al Ittihad during the summer, who are no longer expected to be in the running for his signature.
Selling Casemiro would allow United to turn to the transfer market for reinforcements this month. Amorim has already confessed The Red Devils have to sell players before they can recruit new faces, with Casemiro one of a limited number of valuable assets in the squad.
Paris Saint-Germain left-back Nuno Mendes is a key target for Amor, and could be joined at Old Trafford by teammate Randal Kolo Muani, who available for loan.
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