#midfield-recruitment

#midfield-recruitment

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.

According to Africa Foot, former West Ham United captain turned sporting director Mark Noble wants the player to join the club and he has recommended the board to sign him. It will be interesting to see if the Hammers decide to make a move for him. The Nigerian Under-20 international is highly rated and he has a bright future. He could cost around 3.5 million during the January transfer window and West Ham certainly have the finances to get the deal done.

Real Madrid are reportedly considering a major move for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, with Xabi Alonso identifying the Italian as a potential long-term replacement for the recently departed duo Toni Kroos and Luka Modric. According to reports from Fichajes, Los Blancos view Tonali as an ideal fit for their evolving midfield setup. Tonali, 24, joined Newcastle from AC Milan in the summer of 2023 for a club-record 70 million.

Many criticised the Red Devils for failing to bring a new midfielder to the club in the summer, given their failed pursuit of Carlos Baleba at Brighton, despite the 21-year-old star thought to have been keen on the switch. With Casemiro having only 12 months left on his Old Trafford contract, it is more than likely that Manchester United will need at least two new midfielders next summer.