Casemiro is reportedly in talks to sign with MLS Cup champions Inter Miami upon the expiration of his Man United deal this summer. The Brazilian is set to leave the Red Devils in June, and Miami are among the top clubs interested in securing his services. A deal there would seem him united with long-term CONMEBOL opponent Lionel Messi.
It must be pointed out that any deal for the Brazilian would be complicated by MLS's salary rules. Inter Miami currently have three designated players on their roster and would be unable to spend big on a fourth. That would mean Casemiro taking a significant pay cut to pen a deal with the MLS side.
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Spurning calls for a United stay
There have been some around Man United eager for Casemiro to stay. The Brazilian has enjoyed an uptick in form under Michael Carrick. Fans asked him to stay for "one more year" after a commanding showing against Brentford on Monday evening. However, he has remained committed to leaving the club.
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Casemiro might yet be one of many to opt to move to MLS after the World Cup. Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann has already agreed a deal to sign for Orlando City. Meanwhile, there have been reports that both Robert Lewandowski and Mohamed Salah could sign for MLS clubs - with their current deals both set to expire at Barcelona and Liverpool.