Overview

• Both clubs are reported to be exploring a winter approach for the 22-year-old La Masia midfielder, with Chelsea viewed as the more proactive suitor so far.
• Reporting places a potential price tag in the €30–35 million range, reflecting a figure Barcelona could accept given financial considerations.
• Barcelona are described as calm over Casado’s future and not actively seeking a sale, with no formal negotiations confirmed.
• Casado’s minutes have been limited as he sits behind Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Gavi and Marc Bernal in the midfield hierarchy.
• Chelsea previously discussed Casado during their unsuccessful summer move for Fermin Lopez, and he is seen as depth cover behind Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernández.