Man United star Casemiro is reportedly considering a move away from the club this month as several Saudi Pro League teams continue to monitor him.
The Brazilian has had a difficult start to life under Ruben Amorim and was singled out by pundits after United's 2-0 defeat to Newcastle on Monday night.
Speaking after the match, United legend Rio Ferdinand claimed that Casemiro – and his midfield partner Christian Eriksen – did not have the legs to play in Amorim's system.
Now, as questions swirl over his future, reports have claimed the Brazilian is open to leaving this month amid interest from six Saudi parties.
According UOLAl-Hilal, Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli, Al-Ettifaq and Al-Qadisiyah keep an eye on the veteran midfielder.
The outlet further claims that Casemiro is open to moving to Saudi Arabia and that there are no “major obstacles” standing in the way of a deal.
Man United star Casemiro is reportedly considering a move away from the club this month.
The Brazilian has come under scrutiny for his performances amid United's poor run of late.
Al-Nassr is the most likely candidate to land Casemiro's signature as he seeks to reunite him with former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudia.
The report comes after Ferdinand targeted the Brazilian and suggested the midfield was an area United needed to strengthen during the window.
He said: 'I think we are looking at two players on this team who were the subject of a lot of criticism after yesterday; casemiro and Eriksen.
'One of the key elements of this system is that you need legs and physique. And Eriksen and Casemiro are probably two of the weakest parts of their games, so that doesn't help.
“But I would still say that if they could coach and he was able to implement their philosophies, then those two players wouldn't be so out of place.”
“So I don't think it's as simple as 'Let's put in two more mobile players and everything will be better.'” “I still think we will have the same problems.”
There are doubts over whether the Brazilian fits into Ruben Amorim's 3-4-3 system, but discussions over Casemiro's place at United have been prevalent for months.
At the end of last season, Jamie Carragher urged the midfielder to move to MLS or Saudi Arabia after a series of disappointing performances.
The former Liverpool defender praised the Brazilian as a “great” of the modern era, but claimed that “football has abandoned him” and believed the former Real Madrid star should have dropped a few levels this summer.
Former United defender Rio Ferdinand said United must prioritize replacing Casemiro
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr is one of those interested in signing Casemiro
He said: 'I always remember something when I retired, there was a saying that I always remember as a footballer, “leave football before football leaves you.”
“Football has left him at this higher level, he needs to finish this level of football and move on.”
“I know that he has children on the bench, but I think that Casemiro, very serious, should be known tonight as an experienced player and that he only has three more games left at the highest level. The next two league games and the cup final (FA).
“And he should be thinking, 'I need to go to MLS or Saudi Arabia.' I'm very serious. He's getting older, the people around him have to tell him this has to stop.”
