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, 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.
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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 clubs must confirm their official squad lists on September 13 and can still sign unattached players until then.
Galatasaray have already taken advantage of Turkey’s extended transfer window.
The club have signed Victor Osimhen on loan after the Napoli star’s moves to Chelsea and Al-Ahli broke down.
The Nigerian was welcomed to the club by flare-wielding fans and chants late into the night after he landed in Turkey.
Man Utd player ratings vs Liverpool
MANCHESTER UNITED had a horror show against Liverpool as they lost 3-0.
Casemiro was so bad he was taken off at half-time.
But were there any positive performances at Old Trafford?
Andre Onana – 5
Nothing he could do about any of Liverpool’s goals and made a few saves to prevent the scoreline from getting worse.
Noussair Mazraoui – 5
Came close to scoring in the first half and looked solid enough against Diaz although he did push up too high before Liverpool’s opener.
Matthijs de Ligt – 4
Left Diaz and Domink Szobozslai in acres of space for the opening goal but was left in a tricky spot thanks to Casemiro’s error.
Booked for a shocking late tackle on Diaz.
Lisandro Martinez – 3
Lost Diaz for the second goal which meant the Colombian was able to score unmarked from the penalty spot.
Also guilty of giving away the ball too easily and was not tight enough with his marking.
Diogo Dalot – 4
Was caught out pushing up too quickly for the first goal and did not do enough to stop Mo Salah’s cross in the build-up to Liverpool’s second.
Looked dangerous in attack at times but too infrequently as he had plenty of defensive work to do since Rashford did not track Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Casemiro – 2
A horror show in the first half as he gave the ball away in the lead up to both of Liverpool’s goals.
He was caught on the ball for the second after a shocking misplaced pass left his defence vulnerable for the opening goal. Hooked at half-time.
Kobbie Mainoo – 4
Fell victim to the Casemiro curse as he was shrugged off the ball in a terrible position, allowing Liverpool to add a third with ease.
Bruno Fernandes – 5
Was United’s most creative spark but that is not saying much. Tried to get his side going in the first half but looked short of ideas and inspiration after the break.
Alejandro Garnacho – 4
Still appears to be a little rusty and is yet to hit the heights he reached last season.
Marcus Rashford – 3
Nothing came off for the out-of-sorts forward who must be running out of chances before he is dropped.
Joshua Zirkzee – 4
Quiet up-front and had little influence on the wing as well, but missed a clear-cut chance with his head and should have turned in Rashford’s cross which he met at the far post.
Subs
Toby Collyer (for Casemiro, HT) – 5
A difficult game for the youngster to make his Premier League debut but he put himself about and won a few tackles.
Harry Maguire (for De Ligt, 69mins) – 5
Shored things up at the back as Liverpool took their foot off the pedal.
Amad (for Garnacho, 69mins) – 5
Provided a spark on the right and looked more lively than Garnacho.
Christian Eriksen (for Zirkzee, 86mins) – N/A
Not on long enough to make an impact.
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