Fabrizio Romano gives Man Utd contract update as club want to adjust salary for star who is 'really important'
Man Utd have a handful of players out of contract next summer and they are keen to extend one deal but with a change to the player's salary
Manchester United are looking at Casemiro’s contract situation at the club as manager Ruben Amorim would love the Brazilian to remain at Old Trafford beyond the end of his current deal.
The news of the Red Devils mulling over a contract extension for the ex-Real Madrid man had been reported earlier this week and now transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has weighed in on the situation.
He has revealed that Casemiro’s salary - reported to be at least £300,000 a week - is the biggest stumbling block. United want to make an adjustment to those wages before retaining Casemiro after the end of his current deal.
The Red Devils do have the option to trigger an automatic one-year extension but that would see Casemiro remain on his current wages, something United are keen to avoid. The midfielder has re-established himself as a key player for Amorim this season, and is one of the first name on the team sheet in the midfield.
Fabrizio Romano gives Casemiro contract update
“Casemiro is a crucial player at this moment for Manchester United,” Fabrizio Romano said on his YouTube channel.
“Credit to Casemiro as there has been a lot of criticism of the club in recent years. When you are winning everything and everything as Casemiro did with Real Madrid, it is not easy to change people’s minds.
“Casemiro did a fantastic job to work hard and once again become a crucial player for the club. At this moment he is really important for Ruben Amorim. There will be a conversation about his contract.
“At the moment his salary is way too high for Manchester United to extend. So they want to find a solution with the contract or the player could leave on a free. Casemiro has received proposals from Saudi and he remains a target for many clubs there.
“At the moment, it depends on the salary. Casemiro is fully focused on the pitch right now but his situation will depend on the salary. Amorim would love to continue with Casemiro.”
Ruben Amorim speaks on Casemiro contract situation
Speaking ahead of United’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham last weekend, Amorim was asked about Casemiro’s contract and the possibility of an extension. He said: "Yeah, we don't know what is going to happen. My goal is to continue with Casemiro, with Harry Maguire, that he has the same problem. I don't know what is going to happen.
"Let's focus on this season. I'm really happy with Casemiro, he is really important. I'm really happy with Harry, but I know what you guys are asking, let's focus on this season and then we'll see the next season."
Up next for United is a home clash with Everton before the make the trip to Selhurst Park to take on Crystal Palace. They begin December with a home clash against West Ham United and then face Wolves away from home a few days later.