Manchester United enjoyed a strong summer transfer window but Ineos will still look to make a number of changes going forward.
Ineos chose to back rather than sack Erik ten Hag over the summer and made five new first-team signings.
United splashed big money to sign Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui and Manuel Ugarte over the summer.
The results haven’t quite been there yet though as United have won just two of seven Premier League games to start the season.
Ten Hag is therefore under immense pressure but the reality is that Ineos need to lead a gradual rebuild.
United’s issues will not be solved by one transfer window and Ineos need time to really mould this squad and move the club forward.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s club want Manchester United ace
Signings make the big headlines but United need to offload players to really churn this squad.
One player who seems primed for the exit inside the next year is midfielder Casemiro.
The Brazilian was a huge signing from Real Madrid in 2022 and enjoyed a song first season at Old Trafford.
Casemiro’s performances tailed off last season though and he hasn’t exactly started this season well either.
Speculation surrounding a potential move to Saudi Arabia has been swirling for a while now.
TEAMtalk now claim that a number of clubs have met with Casemiro’s agent to offer a potential move to Saudi Arabia.
Al-Nassr, Al Hilal, Al-Ahli, and Al-Qadsiah are all understood to be interested in Casemiro, but it’s Al-Nassr and Al-Qadsiah showing the most interest.
A move to Al-Nassr would pave the way for Casemiro to reunite with former United star Cristiano Ronaldo.
The pair only briefly crossed paths at United but racked up the trophies together at Real Madrid and could team up once again in the quest for silverware.
How Al-Nassr are faring with Cristiano Ronaldo
Al-Nassr finished second in the Saudi Pro League last season, racking up 82 points but finishing well behind champions Al-Hilal.
Desperate to go one better this time, Al-Nassr invested in Bento, Wesley Gassova, Mohamed Simakan and Angelo Gabriel.
Former AC Milan boss and Serie A winner Stefano Pioli is now in as manager and Al-Nassr have started the season well.
Four wins and two draws in six games leave Al-Nassr unbeaten but already four points behind Al-Hilal.
Cristiano Ronaldo will not be happy with the idea of not winning a title this season and a January move for Casemiro may be viewed as a way to win some silverware.
United would no doubt love to get Casemiro’s enormous wages off the payroll but whether Al-Nassr are in a position to move in January remains to be seen.
