GALATASARAY are reportedly keen to take Casemiro on loan from Manchester United.
The midfielder was hooked at half-time in the Red Devils’ 3-0 thumping at the hands of Liverpool on Sunday.
Casemiro could leave Man United on a season-long loan deal
Casemiro, 32, was at fault for both of the visitors’ first-half goals as United struggled across the board, before being replaced by 20-year-old Toby Collyer.
Now Turkish giants Gala could now be ready to offer the Brazilian an escape route, should he want it.
Clubs in the Super Lig can still sign players with their transfer window open until September 13.
And, according to journalist Ali Naci Kucuk, Galatasaray have made contact with Casemiro about a late move.
It is suggested that they have opened talks with the Red Devils over a season-long loan.
However, SunSport understands that Manchester United would be reluctant to let Casemiro leave the club while they are unable to replace him.
Manuel Ugarte was signed on deadline day but boss Erik ten Hag has claimed he may take months to get to full fitness.
That would leave just Kobbie Mainoo and the inexperienced Collyer comfortable playing in a defensive midfield role.
Collyer did impress during his time on the pitch with the game already gone against Liverpool.
If Casemiro were to leave in the next nine days, then United could dip into the free agents market to find a replacement.
Adrien Rabiot would be an option but, at 29 years old, a deal would be against the club’s transfer policy of signing younger players.
Plus United have had difficulty in the past dealing with his agent mother.
Premier League teams are still able to sign unattached players up until September 13, when they must officially confirm their squad lists.
Galatasaray has already benefited from the longer transfer window in Turkey.
After Victor Osimhen’s deals to Chelsea and Al-Ahli fell through, the club signed him on loan.
After arriving in Turkey, the Nigerian was greeted to the team by supporters brandishing flares and cheering him on late into the night.