Man United looking to replace £300k per week midfielder with £35m relegation-threatened Premier League star
Casemiro’s contract at Manchester United is set to expire in June after the season, so he will need to be replaced.
Man United went into the international break off the back of a five-game unbeaten run under Ruben Amorim, after they drew 2-2 to Tottenham, leaving them just one point off the top four in the Premier League table.
Amorim will be looking ahead to their next game, which comes against Everton; however, he will also have his thoughts on some upcoming big contract decisions. Casemiro’s deal at United ends at the end of the season, as the initial contract he signed in 2022 is due to expire.
The Brazilian midfielder is currently on a wage of £300,000 per week. It had been higher but a reported reduction in salary came into effect with no European football. So if the Red Devils were to extend his deal, they would need to cut his bill, as they cannot afford to pay the 33-year-old that sort of money, especially considering he’s not even one of their star players. The alternative is that they let him leave and sign a cheaper replacement in the transfer market.
Man United monitoring Wolves’ Joao Gomes
Amid United’s current Casemiro situation, they are looking around to work out who they can replace the Brazilian midfielder with, if they don’t renew his contract.
Wolves are in a tough spot at the moment. They recently replaced manager Vitor Pereira with former Middlesbrough manager Rob Edwards, and sit bottom of the Premier League, without a win, and eight points clear from safety after just 11 matches.
However, midfielder Joao Gomes has been a bright spark, and he has reportedly attracted the interest of Man United as a potential replacement for Casemiro. According to the Daily Mail, the Red Devils are keeping tabs on Gomes at Wolves, and could opt to go after him if they allow Casemiro to leave.
Gomes currently has an estimated market value of £35m, and so far this season, he has made 11 league appearances for Wolves, starting in all of their league games apart from one. The 24-year-old also has 10 career appearances for the Brazil national team, and is no stranger to the big stage. He would be a fantastic replacement for Casemiro.
Are United going to keep Casemiro?
Amid the current uncertainty surrounding the 33-year-old’s future, Fabrizio Romano has suggested that United’s decision on his contract is all based on whether they can sign him on a cheaper deal compared to his current one.
The transfer Journalist said on his YouTube channel: “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.”
It seems very much that Amorim wants to keep Casemiro around, especially as this season, he has really been impressive alongside Bruno Fernandes, but it will all come down to the money.