chelsea One of the clubs looking to sign Barcelona's Marc Casado in the summer.
The Club World Cup winners' interest is not new and they made a concerted effort to sign him last summer. However, he chelsea turned down and others to remain in Barcelona.
The midfielder's decision to extend his stay at the Camp Nou hasn't exactly worked out as Hansi Flick has not used him regularly this season.
Last season, he played 2,447 minutes in 36 matches and this season he played 1,321 minutes in 30 matches.
His La Liga statistics this season are as follows:'
- Appearances: 20
- Start: 9
- Total minutes: 910
- Minutes per game: 46
Last week, Sports Witness Covered claims from Spain That the midfielder informed people close to him about his desire to leave Barcelona. Trust his agent. Jorge Mendes will find him a new club after this season.
Chelsea back in the mix
naples area Now cover the latest on Chelsea in a report focused on Napoli's interest.
The outlet makes it clear that this is their own information regarding Marc Casado, who is 'seriously considering leaving Barcelona'.
He has been on the radar of Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna for a long time. The official watched the 22-year-old last summer and continues to keep an eye on him for the next window as Napoli show their appreciation for the Spain international.
As well as the Naples club, the Barcelona player is attracting strong interest from Liam Rosenior and Arsenal.
The Premier League pair have already pursued him and could make a return in the coming weeks as the Blues and Mikel Arteta's side consider him an ideal candidate for the midfield.
photomac Barça support the Blues' interest in the player, who is valued at €20m. Galatasaray are also chasing him and are ready to offer €20m for Hansi Flick.
The Istanbul club have made initial contact with his agent and have begun negotiations at the end of this season.
Galatasaray faces stiff competition from Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Atletico Madrid. Despite this, the Turkish champions are ready to try to overtake other clubs.
To summarise, Chelsea are a serious threat to Napoli and Galatasaray to sign the Spaniard. Jorge Mendes could help the Blues edge out competition to secure his services.
Contract, price and agent information
Marc Casado has a contract at Barcelona until 2030, and includes a €100m release clause.
transfer market The Spaniard, now managed by super-agent Jorge Mendes, is valued at €20m.
