Manchester United will reportedly look to sign 22-year-old Spanish international Marc Casado from Barcelona this year.
According to a report by Mundo Deportivo, as relayed by Sport Witness, Marc Casado is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils are keen on bolstering their first-team squad by signing a holding midfielder this year. So, the 22-year-old Barcelona whizkid has emerged as a target for the Premier League outfit.
Manchester United will not be alone in the battle for the Spaniard’s signature, as Atletico Madrid and Wolverhampton Wanderers are also keen on securing his services. However, the English giants have made their move to sign Casado by initiating contact to enquire about the youngster.
How has Marc Casado fared since becoming a senior Barcelona player?
Marc Casado has established himself as one of the best young prospects in La Liga since breaking into the first-team squad at FC Barcelona. The 22-year-old made his senior bow for Barcelona in November 2022 but had to wait until the 2023/24 season to enjoy his breakthrough at the Catalan club.
The Spanish international has thrived since Hansi Flick took over as the Barcelona head coach. However, the youngster has struggled for regular game time this term, managing only 871 minutes in 19 outings thus far. Nevertheless, Casado’s stock remains high, with several high-profile clubs, including Manchester United, interested in him.
Will Casado leave Barcelona anytime soon?
Marc Casado has been on Manchester United’s wishlist for a long time. The continued interest is understandable, as Casemiro faces an uncertain future after entering the final six months of his contract. Additionally, Manuel Ugarte has been dreadful since joining Manchester United from Paris Saint-Germain 18 months ago.
While Kobbie Mainoo is set to stay at Manchester United, the Red Devils can do with at least one new midfielder in one of the two transfer windows this year. Several candidates, including Ruben Neves, have thus emerged on Manchester United’s wishlist, with Casado also a viable target.
Manchester United will not be alone in the battle for the 22-year-old Spaniard’s signature, as Atletico Madrid and Wolverhampton Wanderers are also keen on securing his services. However, the English giants have made their move to sign Casado by initiating contact to enquire about the youngster. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the Barcelona prospect.
