Casemiro, currently one of United's highest earners on a reported 375,000 pounds-a-week deal, is under contract until June 2026. However, the club also holds an option to extend his deal by a further year to 2027 - something they're reluctant to trigger at his current salary level.
United's willingness to keep the 33-year-old hinges on his acceptance of a revised wage structure, part of the club's broader efforts to reduce its bloated payroll following the exits of David De Gea, Raphael Varane and Marcus Rashford.
Despite the financial concerns, Casemiro remains valued by manager Ruben Amorim, under whom he has become a key figure in midfield.
“He's still seen as someone who brings stability and experience to a midfield that will undergo major changes,” one club source told ESPN.
Although clubs in Brazil and the Saudi Pro League have expressed interest in signing Casemiro, he is reportedly settled in Manchester with his family. He will be free to negotiate with foreign clubs from January should United opt against a new agreement.
Chelsea's 18-year-old winger Estevao produced an impressive cameo performance off the bench in a 3-0 Premier League victory over Wolves on Saturday, earning praise from manager Enzo Maresca.
Arsenal saw their winning run ended by Sunderland, while Chelsea claimed a convincing victory over Wolves in Saturday's Premier League action.
Matthijs de Ligt rescued Manchester United at the death with a 96th-minute header to earn a thrilling 2-2 Premier League draw against Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Bryan Mbeumo could soon face one of the biggest decisions of his career, whether to represent Cameroon at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in December or stay with Manchester United during a defining period of their Premier League campaign.
