Manchester United made a winning start to their new Premier League campaign as they beat Fulham 1-0 on Friday at Old Trafford.
Joshua Zirkzee scored the crucial goal after coming off the bench in the second-half, but several other players also impressed with their performances for United.
Casemiro, who received plenty of criticism last season, produced a solid display against Fulham as he created two brilliant goalscoring opportunities for Bruno Fernandes.
The Sun claims manager Erik ten Hag has become so impressed with the Brazilian that he doesn’t want to sell him this summer.
The relationship between the two had broken down towards the end of last season as the 32-year-old struggled for form.
Casemiro also suffered from injury issues last term and was limited to 25 appearances in the Premier League.
He has reportedly been handed a lifeline after impressing in pre-season and the start of the new campaign.
This decision may come as a surprise for people who want the club to offload the Brazil international in the summer transfer window.
The 32-year-old is one of the highest earners at the club on £350,000-per-week, according to Capology.
The Red Devils need to sign a younger alternative to Casemiro, whose best days at the top level look to be over.
Manuel Ugarte would be an excellent replacement, but a deal is proving to be difficult due to Paris Saint-Germain’s huge demands.
Stats from Transfermarkt.
