Man Utd have ready-made Casemiro replacement leaving club legends gobsmacked.

Casemiro’s January transfer from Manchester United has been the subject of intense speculation, as multiple Saudi clubs are reportedly interested in signing the midfielder.Within their ranks, Manchester United already possess a readily available substitute for Casemiro in the form of Kobbie Mainoo. The adolescent, who graduated from the Red Devils’ academy, appears capable of becoming a pivotal member of Erik ten Hag’s squad.United have had a difficult start to the season, as evidenced by disjointed performances and the inability of several prominent players to live up to their reputations. Casemiro is among those who have received criticism, which has sparked discussions regarding the urgency of his departure.In recent months, the Brazil international has generated considerable interest among Saudi Pro League clubs, as a number of Middle Eastern organizations have been eager to sign him in an effort to recruit another major talent to their league.

The potential sale of United’s No. 18 is unknown, but the prospect of receiving a substantial sum for a 31-year-old player whose value is declining is likely to be extremely enticing. Ten Hag would therefore make signing a replacement an immediate priority in January, despite the fact that he might not actually require a new visage in the locker room.Mainoo, who has been training in the wings at Old Trafford for the past year, could be the ideal candidate to succeed Casemiro and infuse some fresh energy and speed into the United midfield. Since his injury limited him to ten minutes of Premier League action, the 18-year-old has appeared frequently for the Red Devils in preseason. However, he is now close to resuming full fitness and has already garnered the acclaim of three club icons.Bryan Robson, one of Mainoo’s admirers, stated to The Telegraph during the preseason, “He approaches things in his own time and with a calculated mindset.” He effectively executes close-downs, receives the ball and alters the game’s pattern, accelerates it when he desires, and does so while employing his football intelligence. He has quite astonished me.”Dennis Irwin expressed the same sentiment as the club legend following Mainoo’s contribution to United’s 2-0 victory over Arsenal, stating on MUTV, “He’s had an outstanding performance, Kobbie. Proud and adept with the ball. In addition to the defensive effort, it is the assist as well. He exudes confidence and appears to be an elite player. Based on the manager’s observations of Mainoo during training and matches, he must have confidence in him.Ten Hag relied on the teenager to defend United in preseason and to pass the ball forward and into his more attacking counterparts; as a significant vote of confidence, the former Ajax manager named Mainoo to his starting XI against Real Madrid. Andy Cole, a former forward for the Red Devils, responded that he was not taken aback by the decision, as he is confident that the playmaker has what it takes to contribute significantly to the first team.

“I believe he has a tremendous future ahead of him,” he further stated. “Should he continue to perform in such a manner. He is playing at that age when everything is right in front of him. His preseason achievements have solidified his position in the Manchester United roster moving forward.