Ruben Amorim could receive a £51m transfer boost. (Image: Getty)
midfielder has agreed a contract to move to the Saudi Pro League in the January transfer window, according to reports. The 32-year-old appears to be nearing an Old Trafford exit after falling out of favour since replaced as head coach.
And a blockbuster reunion with former United and Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo could be on the cards if Al-Nassr is his destination.
According to Brazilian outlet , Casemiro is very close to completing a high-profile switch to the Middle East this winter.
The five-time Champions League winner is said to have already agreed the terms of his bumper deal should United accept an offer.
The report adds that the Saudi Sovereign Fund have practically closed the transfer, although the club Casemiro will join is currently unknown.
Earlier this week, claimed that Casemiro would be in line to earn a jaw-dropping £650,000 per week in Saudi Arabia, making him one of the state’s highest-earning stars.
It was that Saudi dealmakers believed the experienced midfielder was available for around £25million, having made it clear last summer that no offer would be near his £70m price tag in 2022.
United are due to make a painful loss on Casemiro after sanctioning the lucrative transfer in response to missing out on ‘s top target, Barcelona maestro Frenkie de Jong.
Casemiro may leave Man Utd this month. (Image: Getty)
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But the total the Red Devils will save after cashing in on their No. 18, who turns 33 next month, would make a move benefit all parties.
On top of the reported £25m fee, United would also avoid paying Casemiro’s remaining salary up until his current contract expiry in 2026.
He is in line to pocket as much as £26m in wages alone between now and July 2026, so there is an enticing incentive to get him off the books.
With Marcus Rashford also widely expected to depart on an initial loan, may have the opportunity to start his rebuild early later in the window.
United need a left-wing-back, central midfielder and striker as a priority, but they may be forced to wait until the summer to complete business.
The Old Trafford giants are walking on thin ice when it comes to financial regulations, meaning they will have to sell to buy this month.
Amorim will want to replace both Casemiro or Rashford if either departs this month, given his limited options in both areas.
And the former’s exit could be imminent, judging by the noise coming out of his homeland.