Casemiro has been linked with a move away from Manchester United with Galatasaray interested in signing the midfielder before the Turkey transfer window closes
Galatasaray could move for Casemiro from Manchester United after midfielder Sergio Oliveira was undergoing ‘medical tests’ at Olympiacos.
Casemiro is being linked with a departure from United having suffered a dramatic dip in form since his impressive debut campaign when arriving from Real Madrid in August 2022. The midfielder was hauled off at half-time during United’s 3-0 defeat against Liverpool on Sunday after struggling in the first 45 minutes, making mistakes which led to two goals.
It is now claimed that Galatasaray are interested in signing Casemiro before Turkey’s summer transfer window closes on Friday, September 13. The Times have reported that Galatasaray have shortlisted Casemiro in their search for a midfielder.
Galatasaray have already made a major statement by signing Victor Osimhen on loan from Napoli and could go for Casemiro as part of a similar approach. They have also signed Gabriel Sara, Elias Jelert, Ismail Jakobs, Hakim Ziyech and Michy Batshuayi during what has been a busy summer transfer window.
As for those going out of the door, Galatasaray have offloaded a number of players, including ex-Leicester winger Tete, Wilfried Zaha and Nicolo Zaniolo. Now another that could be set to leave the Turkish club is midfileder Oliveira, who is destined to make the switch to Olympiacos.
The departure of Oliveira, who has not featured so far this season, could help trigger room in the squad for Casemiro to join the club from United. Oliveira made 24 appearances for Gala last term, scoring twice. In total, he has played 58 times for the club since joining two years ago.
Casemiro could see his game time reduced following the deadline day arrival of Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain. Ugarte was not registered in time to face Liverpool but could make his debut against Southampton after the international break.
“We have to build him in the team, it will take time,” Ten Hag explained. “It is not like I’m Harry Potter, that is what you have to acknowledge. If you see Manuel Ugarte, he didn’t play so far in the season, not one match minute. We have to build his fitness, we will have to build him into the team, and then I am sure he will be an important player.”
