Chelsea believe Casado possesses the versatility, tactical intelligence and technical quality required to adapt to the demands of English football. Barcelona are used to it For what it is worth, this is not an isolated case, as Chelsea have been monitoring Barcelona's squad for months. Previously, they explored several profiles across different positions and names, such as Fermin Lopez, Eric Garcia, Jules Kounde, and Ronald Araujo have all been linked at various stages.
As reported by SPORT, Barcelona are preparing to reopen renewal talks with Marc Casado after he joined forces with super agent Jorge Mendes. Casado had already agreed to extend his stay at the club in 2024 when he signed a new deal running until 2030. Those talks, however, were conducted under the guidance of his former agent, Jonathan Luque.
The club's hierarchy have reportedly submitted an offer of 30 million, matching Barca's valuation of the player, in a bid to accelerate negotiations. Villa's ambition does not end with the transfer fee. They are also prepared to offer Casado a lucrative contract that would quadruple his current wages, showing just how determined the Midlands club are to bring him to Villa Park.
