Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is reportedly weighing up his options with a possible move to the Saudi Pro League this month.
Brazilian side UOL claim the 32-year-old is open to leaving Old Trafford in January amid interest from six Saudi clubs.
Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli, Al-Ettifaq and Al-Qadisiyah are tracking the former Real Madrid player, according to UOL.
It is believed that Al-Nasr would be the most suitable candidate to secure the services of Casemiro and a move for the Brazilian would be a reunion with his former Real team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo.
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The publication also claims that Casemiro is open to a move to Saudi Arabia and that there are no “major obstacles” in the way of a deal.
The news comes after the midfielder’s performance in United’s 2-0 defeat by Newcastle on Monday was criticized by several pundits.
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Former Red Devil Gary Neville, who also targeted Christian Eriksen, said: “Casemiro and Eriksen don’t have the legs to move around.
“Casemiro and Eriksen should not play together in the Premier League. It’s just that easy. When you saw the Manchester United line-up, you had to think that it would be very difficult for this team to play well.
“The two central midfielders cannot run. The back three have no legs. It was absolutely awful. You’re watching the worst pound-for-pound team in the country.”
Earlier in the season, former Liverpool player Jamie Carragher hailed Casemiro as a “great” of the modern game, but said his performance levels had dropped and he should consider a move to MLS or Saudi Arabia.
Carragher said: “I always remember one thing 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 that top level that he has to one day be at that level of football and move on.”
