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.
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick will be looking for an immediate response when his side host Bournemouth at Old Trafford, after their humiliating Champions League defeat to Como.
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has urged everyone at the club, including the players and himself, to improve ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash against Bournemouth.
Youri Tielemans admitted Manchester United were lacking in every department after their shocking 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como in Italy on Wednesday, which extended their winless run to seven matches.
Michael Carrick has admitted Manchester United's 4-1 defeat to Como was "not acceptable" after a disastrous Champions League performance on Wednesday, but insisted he was not worried about losing his job.
