Casemiro Man United transfer latest - Galatasaray talks, contract details, Ten Hag stance

It was at the end of last season, during a run of just two wins in 11 Premier League games, that Casemiro's Manchester United future was brought into the spotlight seriously. Jamie Redknapp described him as being like a SoccerAid footballer, and things haven't gotten much easier since.

The 32-year-old, who still has almost half of his contract at Old Trafford to run, was linked with an exit over the summer as Erik ten Hag and a new look sporting setup, including recruitment chiefs, planned for changes. Now, after a disappointing start to the 2024/25 campaign that has seen United lose two of their opening three games, Casemiro is a big talking point yet again.

He has started each of the matches but was brutally hooked by Ten Hag at half-time against Liverpool to be replaced by 20-year-old academy graduate Toby Collyer. Contrary to some online speculation, Casemiro didn't leave the stadium after being taken off, but his role in the side remained under the spotlight.

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After two mistakes leading directly to goals in the opening 45 minutes, Gary Neville made his feelings perfectly clear. "Casemiro, for a player of such experience, the amount of times he gives the ball away in bad areas," he said on co-commentary. "There's no pressure around him it's a first-time ball that he tries.

"From that moment on, Liverpool have made mistakes in that area but Mohamed Salah is a different class and that cross is delicious." Neville went on to add, "Casemiro is getting on in his years; he's had a really challenging first-half in particular those two goals."

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