‘Let’s see’ - Transfer expert suggests Man Utd star could still leave, he played 45 mins v Liverpool
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro joining Super Lig club Galatasaray this month is unlikely at this stage, according to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook.
However, it cannot be completely ruled out, with the Crook suggesting a move could still happen for the Brazilian star.
While the summer transfer window in England closed last Friday, the Turkish transfer window does not close until September 13, which could see Gala and others make a move for Casemiro.
Man United have been talking about selling the 32-year-old, and while he can no longer move to the Saudi Pro League after their window closed, a move to Turkey could be on the cards.
The former Real Madrid star earns the most money – £350,000 per week – at the Old Trafford club, and getting him off their wage bill will do them plenty of good financially.
Casemiro has started in all of their three opening Premier League games of 2024-25, but he was taken off at half-time against Liverpool on Sunday after a stinker.
The veteran midfielder was at fault for the opening two goals in the eventual 3-0 defeat, and this could be the best time for Man United to sell him.
A loan deal where both clubs split his wages could be a solution as he enters the last two years of his current contract, and terminating his deal is unlikely to be an option the Red Devils would consider.
Man United have signed Uruguay international midfielder Manuel Ugarte, but manager Erik ten Hag is not in a rush to get the former Paris Saint-Germain star playing.
Toby Collyer, who had a decent Premier League debut after replacing Casemiro on Sunday, is an option the Red Devils can rely on.
The players are refusing to blame the Brazilian for the woeful result against the Merseyside club, but being sentimental will not help Ten Hag.
Allowing him to leave could turn out to become one of the best transfer decisions the Dutchman has made since joining Man United.