Napoli eyeing summer move for Casemiro

Serie A champions Napoli are reportedly keen on signing 34-year-old Manchester United midfielder Casemiro in a Bosman move in the summer transfer window.

According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Casemiro is the subject of interest from Napoli. The Serie A champions are eager to bolster their first-team squad by signing a holding midfielder next year. So, the 34-year-old Manchester United mainstay has emerged as a target for the Partenopei.

Casemiro and his Manchester United spell so far

Casemiro has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Manchester United from Real Madrid in a deal worth £70 million, including add-ons, in August 2022. The experienced midfielder took no time to become a pivotal figure at Old Trafford, and he played his part as the Red Devils won the EFL Cup and secured a top-four finish in the 2022/23 season.

However, after that, the 34-year-old struggled to remain consistent in the middle of the park, with Erik ten Hag’s tactics being detrimental to his fortunes. Things finally started improving when Ruben Amorim took over as the Manchester United head coach, and the veteran midfielder has been top-class in the last 12 months.

The Brazilian midfielder has made over 150 appearances thus far for Manchester United while chipping in with 24 goals and 14 assists. However, the player’s stint with Manchester United will end after the 2025/26 season, as he will not sign a new contract with the Premier League club. The situation has piqued the attention of several high-profile suitors, including Napoli.

Serie A move on the horizon?

Napoli’s interest in Casemiro is understandable. The Serie A champions are scouring the market for a holding midfielder heading into the summer transfer window, as Antonio Conte wants more quality in the middle of the park. Fitness issues have plagued his squad this season, and signing the Manchester United star will be a step in the right direction.

The former Real Madrid midfielder’s impending free-agent status makes him an appealing target for Napoli, and a bargain move is on the cards. However, Napoli may not be alone in the battle for his signature, as recent reports have linked him with several Serie A clubs, including AC Milan.

Meanwhile, Manchester United will dip into the market for a holding midfielder to replace Casemiro in the summer transfer window, with recent reports linking them with Eduardo Camavinga. As for the 34-year-old Brazilian international, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for him.