Amorim shock U-turn on £60m exit as suspicions of pair put transfer plans in ‘real jeopardy’

Ruben Amorim is reportedly ‘terrified’ of letting Casemiro leave in January despite knowing that keeping him on board could put Manchester United’s transfer plans in ‘real jeopardy’.

Casemiro joined United from Real Madrid for around £60m in the summer of 2022 and after a promising start to his career at Old Trafford has become the poster boy for their struggles, first under Erik ten Hag and Now under Amorim.

The Portuguese coach replaced Ten Hague in November and has lost six of his first 11 games in charge, including five of his last six in the Premier League, dragging United – by their own admission – into the relegation battle. There is a risk of

Nader was last out against Newcastle.a game they only lost 2-0, but for the opening half-hour they were separated at Old Trafford as Amorim made the odd decision to play Casemiro with aging midfielder Christian Eriksen in the middle.

Joshua Zarkezi was the original victim of the split, but Amorim certainly won’t make the same mistake of fielding the pair together again, which Because of performance Casemiro is reported to have agreed to leave the club in January.with a move to Saudi Arabia on the cards.

It was claimed that the former Real Madrid star had previously been reluctant to move to the Middle East, but Casemiro now ‘looks favorable to a move at the start of 2025’ and ‘there is no big exit after that. There will be no interruption. happens’

But now GIVEMESPORT claims ‘Casemiro is more likely to seal his Manchester United departure than a mid-season exit in the summer’ following Amorim’s change of heart.

Co-owner and head of football operations Sir Jim Ratcliffe was keen to get Casemiro – who still has 18 months to run on his contract – off United’s books in the summer as he impresses per week. earns £350,000 and is ‘desperate’. Check back in January.

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But the report claims Amorim is now ‘terrified’ of being left with limited options in midfield amid doubts over the summer signings of Manuel Ugarte and academy graduate Kobe Mino.

The report states:

‘GMS sources have been informed that Amorim fears he will run out of options in the middle of the park if he allows Casemiro to move on to a new challenge in the coming weeks, which As a result he wants to stay at Old Trafford until a lucrative offer is made by an interested party.

After deciding to start planning for life without the 32-year-old, the Red Devils have agreed a deal worth up to £50.5m to sign Manuel Ugarte from reigning Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain in August. to be signed, but it is still intact. Has battled injury problems this term while adjusting to the pace of the Premier League and Kobe Mino.

Casemiro is not part of Amorim’s vision at Manchester United beyond this season, GMS sources have learned, but the former Sporting boss does not want to risk being left with a limited number of midfielders as he drops back down to seven. Want to monitor recovery? Points for 18th-placed Ipswich Town.

‘Amorim’s stance could change if Manchester United receive a respectable offer for Casemiro’s services before the February 3 deadline, GMS sources have said, but it is understood that the winter It is very unlikely that you will be willing to spend more during the transition. the window

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The biggest problem for Amorim if he decides to keep Casemiro is the knock-on effect in his bid to strengthen his squad in January, with his exit likely to add to the wage bill. provided, although that wiggle room could still be provided if the club found a buyer for forward Marcus Rashford.

The report continues:

But Casemiro’s wages are proving to be a key issue as Amorim aims to bolster the squad he inherited from predecessor Erik ten Hag. I was met, GMS sources understand, and keeping him on board would limit Manchester United’s ability to welcome fresh faces in the middle. is in serious danger of campaign

Offloading Marcus Rashford could help in that area, and GMS sources recently revealed that the Red Devils’ academy graduate is aware of the possibility of him leaving Old Trafford for Major League Soccer. will be provided if he indicates that he is ready. Move.’