Manchester United are reportedly eager on signing Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado, as per Spanish outlet Fichajes.
After initially spending time with totally different groups, the Spaniard joined the Blaugrana’s La Masia academy in 2016 at simply 13 years of age. He made his first crew debut again in 2022, and though he has been a key squad participant underneath Hansi Flick, he has struggled to seek out common sport time.
The 22-year-old has began solely seven La Liga matches so far this season; consequently, hypothesis surrounding his future has began rising in latest months.
Fichajes state that Man Utd are planning to rebuild the midfield division and have recognized Casado as an ‘ideally suited’ choice after monitoring his scenario intently.
Though the participant’s precedence is to succeed at Barcelona, he’s ‘significantly contemplating’ leaving to play usually and develop his profession. Furthermore, United are ‘assured’ of persuading the Catalan giants to cash-in on him by launching a beautiful supply amid their monetary difficulties.
Atletico Madrid are additionally inquisitive about Casado, however the 20-time English champions have a bonus on this race as they’re stronger financially. Barcelona don’t need to half methods with him in mid-season, however might change their stance on the finish of this season.
Casado is valued at round £22m by Transfermarkt and has a contract till 2028. Due to this fact, Flick’s aspect are more likely to demand a large amount of cash to let him go away.
Casado to Man Utd
Casado is a deep-lying playmaker by trait however can be comfy within the box-to-box position. He often performs within the double midfield pivot position at Barcelona.
The teen is a technically gifted participant and is environment friendly in taking part in threading passes between the traces; furthermore, he works onerous with out the possession.
Though he’s a proficient participant with excessive potential, there are query marks over whether or not he can flourish in a bodily league just like the Premier League, given that he’s not significantly sturdy and stands at simply 5ft 7in.
However, it’ll be fascinating to see whether or not the Outdated Trafford membership finally make a concrete strategy to safe his providers this 12 months.
