Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has become a target for Al-Nassr, since the Saudi Pro League side are ready to offload one of their most high-profile recruits from 2023 in his position.
That’s according to Foot Mercato, which claims that former Man Utd forward Cristiano Ronaldo – who was the first big signing for Al-Nassr and, indeed, the whole Saudi Pro League, last year – has advised his current club to try and sign his ex -Real Madrid teammate.
Casemiro is facing an uncertain future at Man Utd, where his signing from Real Madrid in the summer of 2022 has been scrutinized by incoming investor, Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Despite still being under contract until 2026, Casemiro is not viewed as a long-term solution for Man Utd in defensive midfield.
If they are to offload him in 2024, the Saudi Pro League seems like his most likely destination. Now, Al-Nassr has been pinpointed by Foot Mercato as his precise potential next club.
The report claims Al-Nassr have listened to Ronaldo’s advice and want to make an effort to sign Casemiro, who would supposedly be ‘interested’ in the challenge of playing in Saudi Arabia.
Spaces for foreigners in the Al-Nassr squad are currently at their limit, but a potential departure from their ranks might pave the way for Casemiro to occupy one.
It is claimed that Seko Fofana – who helped Lens qualify for the Champions League last season and was in high demand before surprisingly leaving European football behind – has been told he is free to leave Al-Nassr in January.