Man Utd eager on signing Barcelona star Marc Casado

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 beneath Hansi Flick, he has struggled to search 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 ‘perfect’ possibility after monitoring his scenario intently.

Though the participant’s precedence is to succeed at Barcelona, he’s ‘severely contemplating’ leaving to play frequently and develop his profession. Furthermore, United are ‘assured’ of persuading the Catalan giants to cash-in on him by launching a pretty provide amid their monetary difficulties.

Atletico Madrid are additionally concerned with 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 could change their stance on the finish of this season.

Casado is valued at round £22m by Transfermarkt and has a contract till 2028. Subsequently, Flick’s aspect are more likely to demand a large amount of cash to let him depart.

Casado to Man Utd

Casado is a deep-lying playmaker by trait however can be comfy within the box-to-box function. He often performs within the double midfield pivot function at Barcelona.

The teen is a technically gifted participant and is environment friendly in enjoying threading passes between the strains; furthermore, he works arduous with out the possession.

Though he’s a gifted 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 notably sturdy and stands at simply 5ft 7in.

Nonetheless, it’s going to be attention-grabbing to see whether or not the Previous Trafford membership finally make a concrete strategy to safe his providers this yr.