Key Takeaways:
- West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers have shown interest in Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado this transfer window
- No formal bids have been made, but a €30m offer remains a possibility
- Barcelona have turned down loan approaches and are seeking at least €30m for Casado this summer
Premier League Clubs Eye Move for Casado
West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers have both expressed an interest in signing Marc Casado from Barcelona, according to reports from Marca. While neither club has advanced beyond preliminary interest, speculation continues that an offer worth €30m could surface for the Spanish international. Transfer expert Matteo Moretto has added that any deal would depend on successfully convincing Casado to leave, as the player himself has made his desire to stay at Barcelona clear.
Barcelona’s Transfer Window Challenges
Barcelona continue to navigate the final fortnight of the transfer window amidst uncertainties regarding player registrations. As things stand, Wojciech Szczesny, Gerard Martin, and Roony Bardghji have yet to be registered. While the club have faced the prospect of a significant sale throughout the summer, only key defender Inigo Martinez has departed thus far.
The club’s Director of Sports Sections, Xavi O’Callaghan, has openly expressed concerns over the effectiveness of Barcelona’s VIP seat lease plan in easing the club’s salary cap constraints, as discussions with La Liga persist. Barcelona expect that the departures of Oriol Romeu and Inaki Pena will help create sufficient room in their salary limit to register the outstanding players.
Interest from Across Europe and La Liga
Prior to the latest developments, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, and Manchester United all demonstrated varying degrees of interest in Casado earlier in the window, but none ultimately made an offer. Sport has revealed that Real Betis also made an enquiry regarding a loan arrangement for the midfielder. However, both Casado and Barcelona rebuffed this approach, with the Catalan club maintaining a €30m valuation for a permanent transfer.
Marc Casado featured in the Joan Gamper Trophy, representing Barcelona against Como 1907 at the Johan Cruyff Stadium on 10 August, 2025, according to AFP7. Barcelona remain steadfast that any potential sale this summer should bring in at least €30m.
| Club | Interest | Type of Approach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ham United | Active | Potential €30m bid | No offer submitted |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | Active | Potential €30m bid | No offer submitted |
| Real Betis | Previous | Loan enquiry | Rejected |
| Tottenham Hotspur | Previous | Interest only | No offer |
| Chelsea | Previous | Interest only | No offer |
| Atletico Madrid | Previous | Interest only | No offer |
| Manchester United | Previous | Interest only | No offer |
Midfield Competition at Barcelona
Casado faces a challenging path to regular first-team football this season, with Frenkie de Jong and Pedri forming the preferred midfield partnership under Hansi Flick. Gavi is also in contention for minutes, competing directly with De Jong. While injuries affected squad selection last campaign, Casado is currently seen as Flick’s third-choice midfielder.
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