The Saudi club Ittihad Jeddah is preparing for a new attempt to sign Brazilian Casemiro, the Manchester United midfielder, during the winter transfer market next January, according to press reports.

Frenchman Karim Benzema, the current captain of Ittihad and former teammate of Casemiro at Real Madrid, has played a role in encouraging the club's management to monitor the veteran player's status, with the possibility of returning to negotiations soon.

According to CaughtOffside, Ittihad is preparing an attractive financial offer that may include a high salary to convince Casemiro to come to the Saudi league, despite his contract with Manchester United extending until 2026.

However, the Saudi club's efforts are hindered by the player's changing status within the English team, as he has become one of the key players for Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim, who has given him a pivotal role in defensive balance and building play from deep.

This tactical shift has increased Casemiro's importance within United, especially after the club's failure to acquire Carlos Baleba from Brighton, which makes the idea of letting him go unlikely unless a suitable replacement is secured.

Additionally, the 33-year-old player does not seem inclined to leave Old Trafford at the moment, as he aims to continue playing at a high level before competing in the 2026 World Cup next summer.