Chelsea Weigh January Move for Barcelona Midfielder Marc Casadó

Overview

• Multiple reports relaying TEAMtalk say Chelsea are preparing a January approach for the 22-year-old, with no official confirmation from either club.
• Casadó is profiled as a deep-lying playmaker suited to Enzo Maresca’s possession model, drawing stylistic comparisons to Sergio Busquets.
• Chelsea’s push is linked to midfield depth concerns, with Romeo Lavia’s ongoing fitness issues and Dario Essugo sidelined.
• Coverage notes Barcelona’s financial strain could make sales negotiable, though Flick is reported to prefer keeping the squad intact for the run-in.
• Transfermarkt lists an approximate £26m valuation, and Casadó’s limited minutes behind Pedri and Frenkie de Jong have kept his situation under scrutiny as Chelsea maintain wider interest in Barcelona talent.