A graduate of Barcelona’s renowned La Masia academy, Marc Casado has struggled for playing time under Hansi Flick, sitting behind Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, and Gavi in the midfield hierarchy for the majority of the 2025–2026 campaign.
The Catalan giants won the Spanish championship last season, but the 22-year-old started just 12 games across all competitions.
Despite playing little minutes, Casado ruled out leaving Camp Nou last season.
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However, Marca has stated that he is now willing to quit the club, suggesting that things are about to change.
According to the article, despite United being one of the teams expressing interest, the midfielder’s circumstances are unlikely to improve next season.
The club’s initial inquiry in January marked the beginning of United’s interest. Although they haven’t made a formal offer, Michael Carrick’s team is in the lead to sign the midfield player.
According to the Marca report, Casado is worth approximately €20 million (£17.3 million), which makes him a relative value in a summer transfer window where midfielders are expensive.
In order to help balance the books, Barcelona wants to finalize his departure by the end of June. However, the club admits that this deadline is improbable in the absence of a major development in the next few days.
Chelsea reportedly expressed interest in him last year
while Bayer Leverkusen is also interested in his services. Although Casado would rather join a more competitive and ambitious league, Saudi Arabian clubs are also ready to compete.
Kobbie Mainoo is the only senior central midfielder for United as they rebuild their midfield this summer in the wake of Casemiro’s departure. Manuel Ugarte is another player who may go.
The team has already reached an agreement to sign Atalanta’s Ederson, and the transfer is anticipated to become official next month.
Although Elliot Anderson has been a major target, the Nottingham Forest player wants to sign for Manchester City this summer. In addition to Alex Scott, Carlos Baleba, and Adam Wharton, United is in negotiations to recruit Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United.
