Casemiro is currently sidelined with a hamstring issue, which is expected to keep him out until after Christmas, but his injury problems have not stopped Saudi clubs from exploring the idea of a move for his services. There is concrete interest from several clubs in the region, according to 90min, but it seems as though Casemiro is unlikely to ditch United in the middle of the season.The veteran midfielder has no interest in leaving at the turn of the year and is more likely to depart when the season draws to a close, according to GiveMeSport. It is said that although his name is on a list of possible Saudi targets, the indication is that he would not be keen on jumping ship until at least the end of the campaign.The upcoming January window is expected to be a difficult one for Saudi clubs, with many of them waiting to see how the league table pans out before making any more high-profile signings. Some teams will also need to sell players before they can buy due to their foreign player quotas being full or close to full.

 

A move for Casemiro, therefore, is unlikely to come to fruition until next summer at which point he would be a more attractive proposition for clubs in the Gulf state. United, meanwhile, would reportedly be open to selling him if they can recoup the £70million fee they paid to Real Madrid in order to get his lucrative wages off their books.Casemiro is believed to be United’s highest earner after signing a £350,000-per-week deal upon his arrival at Old Trafford last year. He remains tied down until the summer of 2026 but it seems likely that he could move on after just two seasons if United’s demands are met at the end of the campaign.

The Brazilian midfielder is said to be on a list of potential Saudi targets (Image: GETTY)