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Rivaldo has urged Casemiro and Antony to leave Manchester United this summer and says Gabriel Jesus should also be looking for a move away from Arsenal.
The three Brazilians have struggled in the Premier League this season and Rivaldo believes they would all benefit from summer moves.
Casemiro, 32, has endured a particularly difficult end to the campaign, with his performance in United’s 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace leading Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher to suggest he was finished at the top level and should move to the MLS or Saudi Arabia.
Antony, who Manchester United signed for £82m almost two years ago, has continued to underwhelm at Old Trafford, scoring just once in the Premier League this term.
And while Arsenal have challenged for the title this season and could yet be crowned Premier League champions on the final day, Jesus has been a largely periphery figure with just four goals in 26 league appearances.
‘I still say Manchester United winger Antony is a great player,’ Rivaldo told Betfair. ‘He’s already played in a World Cup for Brazil and he’s still young with plenty of football to play.
‘He’s currently at a club that’s been going through difficult times for a while now, so in my opinion leaving England could be good for him.
‘Moving to a side in Spain, Germany or Italy could be fundamental for his progression now. With his skills and the football that he can play, I think that he would fit very well into any big team in Spain, for example.
‘It could be good for him to go to a club where he can return to playing regularly and aim to get back into the Brazilian team. Who knows, maybe in 2026 he can play in another World Cup.’
The Brazil World Cup winner added: ‘I also think it’s crucial for Casemiro and Gabriel Jesus to look for other clubs, if they are serious about returning to play for Brazil.
‘As mentioned, Manchester United are not the club they once were. The club is going through difficulties, and it is unfair that Casemiro is criticised for that.
‘It is up to the club to put together a strong squad and then it depends on all the players performing so that they can compete for titles.
‘I’ve heard rumours that he could go to Saudi Arabia, but if he wants to play in a World Cup, he must go back to Spain, or move to Italy, and compete at the highest level because he still has the skills necessary for that.
‘The same goes for Gabriel Jesus. He has lost his place in the Arsenal starting line-up and spends too much time on the bench.
‘He has already been to the World Cup, but there are other players in the same position standing out, scoring goals, and Jesus needs more minutes.
‘Without much opportunity to play, it is time for him to think about leaving the club to be able to return to the Brazilian national team.
‘Jesus needs to be ready for the 2026 World Cup and he will not get there because of what he did in the past. Football is about what a player is currently showing, so he needs to be a starter.’
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