Overview
- Reports Wednesday said Manchester United and Casemiro scrapped a clause that would have extended his deal with 35 league starts, which lets Michael Carrick pick him without contract fallout for the run‑in.
- Harry Maguire publicly backed Carrick for the permanent role, praising his staff additions and tactical work after a haul of 23 points from 10 league matches under the interim boss.
- Carrick has reset United’s approach by returning to a back four and tightening matchday routines, including unified arrival times and a set pre‑match hotel walk for the squad.
- Casemiro is drawing interest from Inter Miami and LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer and from Saudi side Al‑Ittihad, according to multiple reports, though he remains focused on finishing the season strongly.
- Planning for next season is advancing, with reports of a Europe‑based pre‑season to ease World Cup travel strain and scouting attention on targets such as Iliman Ndiaye and Lewis Hall.