Galatasaray may consider signing Casemiro from Manchester United, particularly now that midfielder Sergio Oliveira is undergoing ‘medical tests’ at Olympiacos. Casemiro, who joined United from Real Madrid in August 2022, is being linked with a potential exit following a significant decline in his form after a strong debut season. His recent struggles were evident in United’s 3-0 defeat against Liverpool, where he was substituted at halftime after making costly mistakes in the first half.
Reports now suggest that Galatasaray is interested in bringing Casemiro to Turkey before the transfer window closes on Friday, September 13. According to The Times, Casemiro has been shortlisted by Galatasaray as part of their search for a new midfielder. The Turkish club has been active in the transfer market this summer, securing high-profile signings such as Victor Osimhen on loan from Napoli. They have also added Gabriel Sara, Elias Jelert, Ismail Jakobs, Hakim Ziyech, and Michy Batshuayi to their squad, making it a busy transfer window.
On the other hand, Galatasaray has also seen several players depart, including former Leicester winger Tete, Wilfried Zaha, and Nicolo Zaniolo. Now, another potential departure could be midfielder Sergio Oliveira, who seems poised to join Olympiacos. Oliveira, who has not played this season, made 24 appearances for Galatasaray last term, scoring twice. Since joining the club two years ago, he has played 58 times in total. Oliveira’s move could free up space in the squad for Casemiro.
Casemiro’s future at Manchester United is further complicated by the arrival of Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain on the transfer deadline day. Although Ugarte wasn’t registered in time to play against Liverpool, he is expected to make his debut after the international break. United manager Erik ten Hag has cautioned that Ugarte will need time to integrate into the team, emphasizing the need to build his fitness and adapt him to the squad gradually. This situation may further limit Casemiro’s playing time, making a move to Galatasaray more plausible as the Turkish transfer window approaches its closure.
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