Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United Chase Barcelona Midfield Talent Marc Casado

Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United are all reportedly pursuing highly rated Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado this summer, as the Premier League trio seek to strengthen their midfield ranks.

Casado, 21, has earned comparisons to Sergio Busquets due to his composure, tactical intelligence, and deep-lying playmaking ability. A product of Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy, he has quickly emerged as one of the most promising defensive midfielders in Europe.

According to CaughtOffside, all three English clubs have made enquiries about Casado’s availability. Although Bayer Leverkusen have already had a £43.2 million bid turned down, Barcelona may be forced to consider offers below his £85 million release clause due to ongoing financial pressures.

Arsenal, having already bolstered their midfield with the signings of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad and Christian Nørgaard from Brentford, see Casado as a long-term investment who could develop under Zubimendi’s guidance.

Chelsea, under new head coach Enzo Maresca, are also interested in bringing in the talented Spaniard to anchor their midfield rebuild. Manchester United, meanwhile, continue to look for younger options to freshen up their squad in key areas.

While Barcelona are reluctant to part ways with Casado, the interest from top Premier League clubs could prove difficult to resist if financial circumstances force their hand. The coming weeks are expected to be crucial in determining the midfielder’s future.