Mikel Arteta gestures during Arsenal’s win over Leeds United (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado has been linked with a move from the Spanish club and could head to the Premier League.
According to Fichajes, Arsenal and Chelsea are preparing to finalize a deal during the January transfer window.
Arsenal and Chelsea sign Marc Casado
Arsenal are looking to add more depth to their midfield and believe the 22-year-old Spaniard could be an ideal signing. His arrival will allow Mikel Arteta to rotate his midfield more often. He will add control and defensive cover to the flank. The technically gifted midfielder has demonstrated his abilities in La Liga and has the qualities to play well in the Premier League.
On the other hand, Chelsea also lack depth in midfield. No wonder they are so keen on Barcelona’s young player. It will be interesting to see which of the two London clubs can sign him. The midfielder could be attracted to the idea of joining both teams. They were able to provide him with a platform to compete at the highest level and fight for trophies.
There is no doubt that he is highly valued at Barcelona, but Barcelona are facing financial difficulties and a suitable offer could convince them to sell the player. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop in January.
Casado’s asking price revealed
Barcelona will demand a transfer fee of around 30 million to 35 million euros for the midfielder. The player has the ability to justify the investment and could prove to be a bargain at his price. Apart from his quality, he also won a league title with Barcelona and that winning experience will be valuable.
Arsenal and Chelsea have been successful in developing young players in the past, and the 22-year-old could play a key role in his development. It remains to be seen what will ultimately become of the Spanish midfielder.
