Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is reportedly unlikely to leave Old Trafford during the January transfer window despite the recent speculation linking him with an exit.

The 31-year-old arrived at Man United from Real Madrid in the summer of 2022, and he has made 63 appearances for the Red Devils in all competitions, scoring 11 goals and registering seven assists.

Casemiro has managed four goals and one assist in 12 appearances for Erik ten Hag's side this season, but he has not played since the start of November due to a hamstring problem.

There has recently been speculation surrounding the Brazil international's future, with a number of Saudi Arabian clubs believed to be keeping a close eye on his situation in Manchester.

Casemiro has been heavily linked with a move away from Man United, but according to Sky Sports News, he is not expected to move clubs during the winter transfer window.

Ten Hag has talked-up the importance of Casemiro's return from injury of late, with the midfielder set to return to action this month.

There is thought to be a chance that he could be available for Man United's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur on January 14, or an FA Cup fourth-round contest at the end of the month, should the Red Devils beat Wigan Athletic in the third round.

Casemiro signed a four-year contract with Man United, while there is an option to extend the deal for a further 12 months until the summer of 2027.

The Brazilian could depart the Red Devils at the end of the campaign, with the club expected to overhaul their midfield department, but it is allegedly highly unlikely that he will leave this month.

Casemiro has not featured for Man United in the Premier League since being withdrawn at the interval against Brentford at the start of October.

The South American recovered from the problem that forced him off against the Bees to play in the EFL Cup at home to Newcastle, but he then had to be substituted at the break of what proved to be a 3-0 loss.

Man United are set to recover a number of injured players in January, with Tyrell Malacia, Lisandro Martinez, Mason Mount, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw also set to return.

Ten Hag's side, who will soon lose Andre Onana and Sofyan Amrabat to the Africa Cup of Nations, will take on Wigan in the third round of the FA Cup on January 8, but they have just one Premier League game this month, which comes at home to Tottenham. body check tags ::