Former Manchester United defender Laurent Blanc has been appointed as the new Al-Ittihad manager in the Saudi Pro League. In the last couple of days, United midfielder Casemiro has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford as he enters the final two years of his contract.
French outlet L'Equipe reported that the Brazilian has been outlined as a summer option for the Middle East club and the reports claim that the club will be active this summer.
Casemiro has been named as one of four potential additions with Houssem Aouar, Aston Villa's Moussa Diaby and Marquinhos linked.
The five-time Champions League-winning midfielder has faced scrutiny over his quality in England's top-flight after Erik ten Hag's side endured a difficult Premier League campaign, last year, finishing eighth. READ MORE: Manchester United handed huge Jarrad Branthwaite update as Everton reach transfer agreement READ MORE: Two different timings with Jadon Sancho's return to Manchester United raise more questions Jamie Carragher was among the critics to slam Casemiro's performances, delivering a brutal verdict after United's sobering defeat at Crystal Palace in early May.
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