Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Man Utd transfer plan 'hits the rocks' despite Ronaldo help
Casemiro is NOT interested in leaving Manchester United in January - despite interest from Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr.
The Brazil international, 31, joined United from Real Madrid in August 2022 and made an instant impact, helping Erik ten Hag's side win the Carabao Cup, reach the FA Cup final and qualify for the Champions League. Yet he's struggled for form and fitness this season.
It's believed Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is on the verge of buying a 25 per cent stake in United and taking charge of football operations, disapproved of the club's decision to spend £70million on Casemiro 15 months ago. He's happy to let the player move on.
There's said to be concrete interest in Casemiro from the Saudi Pro League. One of the clubs after the five-time Champions League winner's services is Al-Nassr, who Cristiano Ronaldo plays for. Yet Casemiro wants to finish the season at Old Trafford.
That's according to GIVEMESPORT. Casemiro's refusal to leave United is a blow to Ratcliffe, who criticised the decision to sign the midfielder during a meeting with the club's chief executive Richard Arnold and football director John Murtough earlier this year.
It's claimed Ratcliffe wasn't happy with the decision to give a player in his thirties a four-year contract worth around £350,000-a-week. Few clubs will be willing to match Casemiro's wages at United, which could make it difficult for him to leave Old Trafford.
As reported by talkSPORT, the Red Devils will consider offers for Casemiro in January. The only realistic destination for the player - if he wants to continue earning his huge salary - is Saudi Arabia. Yet it appears that move isn't on the cards any time soon.
Ronaldo would surely be happy to see Al-Nassr sign Casemiro after speaking
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