"One name that just won't go away is Marc Casado, the 21-year-old Barcelona midfielder who's been turning heads in La Masia and catching the eye of scouts across Europe. The Magpies were keeping tabs on him throughout the summer, and while nothing concrete happened, the interest hasn't died down, according to TBR Football. Eddie Howe's side see Casado as the kind of player who could fit into their long-term project."
"Manager Hansi Flick rates Casado highly and has kept him around the first team. The problem? The kid is stuck behind the likes of Pedri, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, and others. That's a pretty stacked midfield to break into, and minutes are hard to come by. Barca would prefer to keep him, but if Casado himself pushes for a move, the club are reportedly open to talks."
"Newcastle are not alone, either. West Ham United, Wolves, and even Real Betis have been sniffing around. Earlier this year, Liverpool and Manchester United were also linked, though neither followed up with a bid. That just shows how much respect Casado already has across the game, despite not yet being a regular starter for Barcelona. The young midfielder has a 100million (87million) release clause in his contract but it is understood that he will be available for a considerably less amount."
Marc Casado, a 21-year-old Barcelona midfielder from La Masia, has attracted attention from Newcastle United and other clubs across Europe. Hansi Flick values Casado and has included him in the first-team environment, but he faces limited minutes behind Pedri, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong and others. Barcelona prefer to keep him but reportedly would enter talks if Casado requests a move. Newcastle view Casado as a long-term fit due to his youth, intensity, discipline and academy polish; West Ham, Wolves, Real Betis, Liverpool and Manchester United have also been linked. His contract lists a 100million (87million) release clause but a lower fee is expected.
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