"Chelsea and Arsenal reportedly look to have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado. The 22-year-old is a top target for the Blues this January, with my recent information being that a 35m offer could be launched, as reported via the Daily Briefing. Casado is also being eyed by Arsenal, as per that report, and it now seems he may realistically be available as Hansi Flick is losing faith in him."
"Despite Casado's qualities, it is admittedly quite hard to see him improving his playing time at either Chelsea or Arsenal right now. Enzo Maresca has a formidable midfield pairing in Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo, and Casado could probably add depth in that department, but is unlikely to start over either of those two any time soon. Likewise, Arsenal have excellent options in Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi, while Christian Norgaard already gives them a solid backup option."
"Things could change, of course, but if they don't then one imagines clubs will sense an opportunity to move for the Spanish midfielder without having to pay a fortune. Casado has shown plenty of promise at Barca, but there's a lot of competition for places at the Nou Camp, so perhaps he'll end up deciding he's better off trying his luck elsewhere."
Chelsea and Arsenal have both expressed interest in 22-year-old Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado, with a potential £35m offer possible in January. Hansi Flick is losing faith in Casado after initially fighting to keep him when West Ham showed interest in summer. Casado has shown promise but faces heavy competition for places at Barcelona, limiting his opportunities. A move would offer clubs affordable midfield depth rather than a guaranteed starter. Chelsea already deploy Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo as a first-choice pairing, while Arsenal use Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi, with Christian Norgaard as backup.
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