According to reports, Manchester United may think about selling midfielder Casemiro in January in order to earn money for a reconstruction spearheaded by newly appointed minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

The 31-year-old signed a five-year contract with Real Madrid last summer for an initial £60 million, and he had a stellar debut campaign at Old Trafford under manager Erik ten Hag.

In fact, Casemiro made 53 appearances for Manchester United in all competitions, with seven goals and seven assists. This helped the team win the EFL Cup and earn a Champions League spot thanks to a third-place finish in the Premier League.

Casemiro, though, has not been able to replicate his finest form this season and has come under fire for his defensive work during the Red Devils’ tumultuous 2023–24 campaign in all competitions.

The Brazil international, who is presently recovering from a hamstring injury, has been connected recently to a potential move to Saudi Arabia. Several Saudi clubs are rumored to have the midfielder as one of their top targets for 2024.

Casemiro might be free to depart Manchester United after new minority owner Ratcliffe completes his £1.3 billion acquisition of a 25% share in the team, according to talkSPORT.

In order to assist collect money for a significant squad overhaul, the article also states that Ratcliffe is reportedly open to offers for Casemiro in January.

Ratcliffe’s move to Old Trafford is expected to be confirmed soon, and it may be made official before to Man United’s away Premier League match against Everton on November 26.

When he joins Man United, the 71-year-old British billionaire is set to assume complete command of the team’s football operations. Ten Hag is said to have received assurances from him that money will be available to bolster the team during the winter transfer window.

Ratcliffe is prepared to split ways with Casemiro, but according to Fichajes, the Brazilian isn’t actively planning to quit the team in January.