{"id":48448,"date":"2026-06-09T04:53:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T08:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/09\/man-united-and-chelsea-prepare-to-pounce-as-barcelona-prepare-to-sell-midfielder\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T04:53:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T08:53:46","slug":"man-united-and-chelsea-prepare-to-pounce-as-barcelona-prepare-to-sell-midfielder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/09\/man-united-and-chelsea-prepare-to-pounce-as-barcelona-prepare-to-sell-midfielder\/","title":{"rendered":"Man United and Chelsea prepare to pounce as Barcelona prepare to sell midfielder"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/09\/man-united-and-chelsea-prepare-to-pounce-as-barcelona-prepare-to-sell-midfielder\/#Chelsea_are_keeping_an_eye_on_Casado\" >Chelsea are keeping an eye on Casado<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/09\/man-united-and-chelsea-prepare-to-pounce-as-barcelona-prepare-to-sell-midfielder\/#Barcelonas_financial_situation_presents_an_opportunity_for_Man_United\" >Barcelona&#8217;s financial situation presents an opportunity for Man United<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado, with the Catalan club expected to be able to sign him this summer.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>According to TEAMtalk, United have recently held talks regarding the 22-year-old, but neither United nor Chelsea have yet made a formal offer.<\/p>\n<p>For United, that interest fits into their wider plans. Michael Carrick&#8217;s side are looking to rebuild their midfield, with Ederson already set to join from Atalanta.<\/p>\n<div aria-setsize=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-sender primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-message_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-alt_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-date_time primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reaction_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reply_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-link_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-attachment_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-has_draft_reply primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-pinned_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-edited_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-later_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_thread_root_message primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-translated_state\" id=\"message-list_1779082922.637049\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Guardian reports that United have agreed a \u00a335m deal with the Brazilian but are still considering further midfield options.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chelsea_are_keeping_an_eye_on_Casado\"><\/span>Chelsea are keeping an eye on Casado<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea&#8217;s interests are a little different. The Blues like Casado&#8217;s profile but cannot guarantee him regular football.<\/p>\n<p>That could be a problem for the young midfielder who leaves Barcelona in search of a clearer path.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea already have several midfield options, but with Xabi Alonso planning to rebuild his squad, it&#8217;s no surprise that they are eyeing young, technical and tactically smart players.<\/p>\n<p>Casado fits that model, even if Stamford Bridge doesn&#8217;t offer the easiest route to a consistent start.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barcelonas_financial_situation_presents_an_opportunity_for_Man_United\"><\/span>Barcelona&#8217;s financial situation presents an opportunity for Man United<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Barcelona are expected to move Casado as they need room for new signings and changes to their squad.<\/p>\n<p>Manchester United are in talks over a potential deal, but Monaco are making a strong push and may currently have a lead over the Premier League club.<\/p>\n<p>Casado&#8217;s stats show why he is attracting interest. According to FotMob, in the 2025\/26 season he has made 981 appearances in La Liga, provided 1 assist and has an average rating of 6.78.<\/p>\n<p>UEFA also credited him with a passing accuracy of 85.84% in the Champions League.<\/p>\n<p>United look like a better fit at the moment. Carrick needs depth in midfield and Casado could offer him a clearer development plan.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea may admire him, but joining another crowded squad would be risky.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Report: Spanish giants ready to test Chelsea&#8217;s resolve with \u00a3120m midfield move <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado, with the Catalan club expected to be able to sign him this summer.According to TEAMtalk, United have recently held talks regarding the 22-year-old, but neither United nor Chelsea have yet made a formal offer. For United, that interest fits into their wider plans. 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