Barcelona seems to stay on the right side of their players this summer, but the constant stories about the future of some of their rotation alternatives of the Catalan press suggest that they are open to business. That is certainly the case for midfielder Marc Casado, who has an important competition for his place in the team.
Last season, Casado was a starter for Hansi to Flick until January, when Frenkie de Jong returned to the starting XI. Now that the Dutchman is located next to Pedri, both Gavi and Marc Bernal will compete for the place of De Jong in the team.
A number of teams are linked to Casado this summer, including Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Atletico Madrid, almost always through the Catalan press. In recent days it has happened that Real Betis inquired about a potential loan agreement for Casado, while Premier League side of Wolves and West Ham United also asked about his availability. Until now, the 21-year-old has remained unclear that he is not going to leave Barcelona.
The position of Barcelona, according to Sport and MD, is that they are open to a movement like Casado itself. If Casado wants to stay, they will not accept an offer, but if that situation changes, they will hear offers of € 30 million and higher.
That reimbursement seems affordable for most Premier League parties, and it seems that Barcelona makes it clear that the green light from Casado is the only thing that stands in the way of a movement. His exit seems to distribute people in the club, where some see him as a useful asset and others a replaceable option. Barcelona's salary limit would be relaxed by a large sale, with Inigo Martinez the most important victim so far.