Reports state that after failing to sign FC Barcelona prodigy Marc Casado in January, Chelsea has “returned with greater force” to sign him. With 35 games across all competitions this season, the 21-year-old defensive midfielder is having a breakthrough season for Barcelona.
In recent weeks, Casado has fallen in the hierarchy as Netherlands international Frenkie de Jong has regained his position after missing the start of the season due to an ankle injury. Casado has also contributed seven goals this season.
Although Casado’s contract with Barcelona is set to expire in 2028, European clubs have taken notice of his current circumstances, and Chelsea is one of the teams reportedly interested in the gifted midfield player. In previous transfer windows, the Blues have made significant investments in young players to take the lead in our Premier League net spend rankings. They are sticking to this plan in anticipation of the upcoming campaign.
According to a Spanish rumor, Casado has “two almost irresistible offers” to leave Barcelona this summer, and he would be a good fit for Chelsea. The Blues have one tabled bid, and an unidentified Serie A team has another.
Arsenal join Chelsea in the race to sign Marc Casado
Despite the fact that their match may have been their final on-field encounter of the current season, Mikel Merino’s goal gave Arsenal a 1-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League, giving them Chelsea’s number once again. The Gunners and Blues will likely play each other in the summer transfer window.
Transfermarkt values Casado at £25 million, but Barca might not want to invest that amount. Even though his career is still in its early stages, he recently expressed his happiness at being in Catalonia and his intention to remain with his hometown team until their retirement.
It is reasonable to conclude that the player’s wish to remain at Barcelona precludes a move to Arsenal or Chelsea this season, even though that may be viewed as a very long-sighted view. It’s unclear who Chelsea will shortlist as Casado’s replacement, even if the Gunners have also been connected to Bruno Guimaraes and Martin Zubimendi.
