Manchester United midfielder Casemiro will leave Old Trafford if the Saudi Pro League club make a “good offer” for the 32-year-old this summer, according to a report.
Brazil international Casemiro's future will be settled after United ended uncertainty over manager Erik ten Hag's future, Fabrizio Romano has said.
The 20-time champions were expected to sack their Dutch coach after the FA Cup final on May 25 and would make a final decision “soon”, the transfer expert added.
Saudi top-flight clubs Al Ahli and Al Qasidiya are keen on Casemiro, Goal reported earlier this week, with Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr also said to be interested.
The source said there was a difference in terms of United's price for the player, who has a contract until 2026, at £30 million.
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Marca reported on Sunday that Ronaldo has spoken directly to Casemiro about a move that could bring the pair together for a third time following their time together at United and Real Madrid.
Casemiro is the third most expensive of Ten Hag's tenure, becoming one of the first signings of the Ajax coach when he joined from Madrid for £70m in August 2022.
He has made 83 appearances over two seasons, missing 16 games through injury in 2023/24 and finding himself left out of United's FA Cup final win over Manchester City on May 25.
The Ten Hag was widely reported to be on the brink of a release before the game and his departure would come as no surprise under the new ownership of United football by Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Group.
In an injury-riddled season for United, Casemiro was a constant presence during the final eight games of their Premier League campaign, enduring criticism for three defensive appearances.
United came back to win at home to Sheffield United, drew when Burnley visited and were beaten 4-0 at Crystal Palace in those games.
Their stunning win over City saw them qualify for the UEFA Europa League, finish eighth in the Premier League and exit the 2023/24 Champions League at the group stage.
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