"Chelsea are rivalling Arsenal for the potential transfer of Barcelona defensive midfielder Marc Casado ahead of this January. As first reported here for the Daily Briefing (subscribe for the full article), the Blues are being credited with a strong interest in the 22-year-old, who they see as a smart investment. Other clubs, including Arsenal and others in the Premier League, are also admirers of Casado, who could be available."
"Chelsea have a long-standing interest in Marc Casado Chelsea made a bid to Barcelona for Fermin Lopez in the summer and it seems Casado was also discussed at that time. Marc Casado in action for FC Barcelona (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) The west London giants had an offer turned down for Lopez, but it seems Barcelona would be open to letting Casado go for the right price."
"Casado might not have established himself as first choice at Barcelona, but he could add important depth behind Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez at Stamford Bridge. Enzo Maresca currently only really has Romeo Lavia as an alternative to those two, and he's been very injury prone during his time with Chelsea. Arsenal, meanwhile, might want a long-term replacement for Christian Norgaard before too long."
Chelsea and Arsenal are among several Premier League clubs tracking 22-year-old Barcelona defensive midfielder Marc Casado ahead of the January window. Barcelona could consider offers in the region of £30–35m as they seek to balance the books amid financial problems and Financial Fair Play constraints. Chelsea view Casado as a smart investment and potential depth behind Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez, while Romeo Lavia remains the only regular alternative. Arsenal may see Casado as a long-term replacement candidate for Christian Norgaard, who is older and has had limited playing time under Mikel Arteta.
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