Casemiro to leave Manchester United in summer, Chelsea want Douglas Luiz

January 22, 2026

TL;DR

Casemiro will leave Manchester United when his contract expires this summer.
Manchester United plans to recruit younger players for the midfield as part of a squad overhaul.
Casemiro's departure will help free up funds for new signings.
Brighton’s Carlos Baleba, Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, and Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton are on United’s midfield shortlist.
Casemiro joined United from Real Madrid in 2022 for £70m.
Casemiro has expressed his affection for Manchester United and plans to continue playing.
Chelsea is considering a loan move for Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz.
Douglas Luiz is currently on loan at Nottingham Forest, but a switch to Chelsea has not been ruled out.
Chelsea sees Douglas Luiz as capable of providing cover in midfield.
Chelsea is also in the market for a defender but has yet to agree on a fee for Rennes' Jérémy Jacquet.

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