The Manchester United star told him to leave the club to complete his “dream” transfer.

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has been urged to leave Old Trafford by former Tottenham winger Lucas Moura.

The midfielder endured a difficult second campaign at the Theater of Dreams last term, with Casemiro missing the FA Cup final through injury as United salvaged their season.

The 32-year-old has two years to run on the four-year deal he penned in 2022 following a £60million move from Real Madrid.

But United’s new part-owners are keen to offload Casemiro as they look to overhaul the club’s transfer strategy.

Saudi Arabia would appear the only viable destination for Casemiro if United are looking for a substantial fee for the Brazilian.

But Lucas Moura, who was a team-mate of Casemiro at Sao Paulo and has since returned to the club, has urged the centre-half to reunite with him in Brazil.

“He would be a dream, one of the best midfielders in the world and also created here at Cotia,” said Moura.

“Casemiro, I already said, ‘Hey, let’s go back, let’s play here together a little more, let’s recreate that duo!’

“I think his situation is more difficult, he still has a contract with Manchester (United). He has a lot of wood to burn, it’s a more delicate situation, but if he wants, we’ll try to find a way here.

United are expected to be in the market for a central midfielder regardless of whether Casemiro leaves the club.

Central defense is another priority area following Raphael Varane’s exit.

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