Chelsea and Arsenal are preparing for a transfer battle to sign Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado in 2026, according to reports from Football Spain. Barcelona is considering player sales to address financial concerns, and Casado could be among those leaving, along with Marc-André ter Stegen and Robert Lewandowski, who may depart after the season.
Casado joined the first team in the summer of 2024 under Hans Flick but has seen limited playing time as other midfielders, such as Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, and Marc Bernal, have taken larger roles. Barcelona is open to offers between 30 and 35 million euros for the 22-year-old, although Casado has not expressed interest in leaving. Selling Casado, a La Masia academy product, would be financially beneficial for the club.
Barcelona is expected to make a decision on Casado’s future by the winter transfer window as interest from Chelsea and Arsenal grows.
Casado joined the first team in the summer of 2024 under Hans Flick but has seen limited playing time as other midfielders, such as Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, and Marc Bernal, have taken larger roles. Barcelona is open to offers between 30 and 35 million euros for the 22-year-old, although Casado has not expressed interest in leaving. Selling Casado, a La Masia academy product, would be financially beneficial for the club.
Barcelona is expected to make a decision on Casado’s future by the winter transfer window as interest from Chelsea and Arsenal grows.
