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As the English Premier League season approaches its conclusion, the future of Manchester United's midfield lynchpin Casemiro continues to hang in the balance. MLS has emerged as a viable destination, with Inter Miami reportedly at the forefront of the race, per transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
"Despite some interest from Saudi Arabia, MLS remains a strong, concrete, real possibility," Romano stated on his YouTube channel. "Casemiro and MLS, also including Inter Miami in the conversation. Inter Miami are working on a deal to sign Casemiro since March. Inter Miami really want to go for Casemiro."
Inter Miami currently lack an available Designated Player (DP) slot and do not possess sufficient Targeted Allocation Money to accommodate the Brazilian international, yet the club continues to explore possible workarounds.
Should things fall into place, Casemiro could become a key figure for the club and fill the midfield gap left by Sergio Busquets following his retirement after the 2025 MLS Cup triumph. To make room for him, Miami would likely need to offload one of their three existing DPs — Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul, or Germán Berterame, the last of whom arrived via a $15 million transfer ahead of the 2026 season.
But how would Miami's squad look if Casemiro were to arrive this summer? To explore that scenario, one of the DPs would need to depart. For argument's sake, let's assume the Herons move on from Berterame at a loss, given his inability to meet expectations since his arrival.
With the Mexican forward out of the equation, here's how Miami's lineup could take shape with Casemiro in the fold.
Sticking With the 4-3-3
Since Guillermo Hoyos stepped in to replace Javier Mascherano as Miami's head coach, at least on a temporary basis, he has alternated between a three-man and four-man defensive setup. Nevertheless, Miami's strongest performances have come within the four-back system, a structure that underpinned their MLS Cup-winning run last year.
Given Casemiro's adaptability in central areas, along with his fitness, dependability, and impressive recent form, the ideal position for him could be at the heart of Miami's midfield — the very role Busquets occupied last season.
Within this setup, current defensive midfielders De Paul and Yannick Bright would push out to the right and left channels ahead of the fullbacks. That would open the door for Mateo Silvetti and Messi to operate as wingers, with Luis Suárez leading the line, the Uruguayan having enjoyed a productive late-career resurgence as both a creator and scorer this season.
Shifting to 3-4-3
Should Hoyos — or any incoming manager — opt for a 3-4-3 formation, it would likely see Bright drop out of the starting eleven, with dynamic wingbacks introduced into the system. Casemiro would then form a central midfield partnership with De Paul, as described above.
While the front three would remain unchanged, this formation could allow former Premier League and La Liga defender Sergio Reguilón to push higher up the pitch, much like Jordi Alba once did, while also reintegrating Tadeo Allende as a starter despite his underwhelming output during the 2026 campaign.
Regardless of the formation, securing Casemiro represents a complex challenge for Miami, and the prospect of parting ways with Berterame at a considerable financial loss may prove difficult to justify — particularly when it would leave an aging Suárez as the club's primary striking option heading into 2026 and beyond.