Turkish giants Galatasaray are considering a bid for Brazilian midfielder Casemiro from Premier League club Manchester United to strengthen their midfield, according to ESPN. However, Casemiro's weekly salary of more than £300,000 could be a major obstacle to the deal.
Galatasaray see Casemiro as one of their key targets as they look to strengthen their midfield. With the Turkish league transfer window closing on Sept. 13, Galatasaray still has time to push through the move. However, Casemiro's high salary demands could complicate the transfer, especially given Galatasaray's financial situation and salary structure.
Casemiro's future at Manchester United is also looking increasingly uncertain. After a poor performance in the latest match against Liverpool, his starting position is starting to be questioned. Especially with the addition of new signing Ugarte, Casemiro's position in Ten Hag's tactical system has become even more precarious. Although he still has two years left on his contract with United, his high salary and possible competitive pressure have made him the center of attention in the transfer market.
For Manchester United, Casemiro's high salary is also one of the obstacles in their efforts to trim their payroll. This summer, United have already sent away a number of high-earning players to reduce financial pressure. As a result, United will need to weigh the pros and cons when it comes to whether to accept an offer from Galatasaray or another team, and consider whether they are willing to take on some of the salary to facilitate a loan or transfer.
In addition, ESPN also revealed that although United have been willing to listen to offers for Casemiro, teams from the Middle East, such as Saudi Arabia, have not made offers as expected. This further increases the uncertainty of Casemiro's future destination.