Transfer bomb from Catalonia! Premier League club leads the race for Barcelona midfielder

The Spanish midfielder could be on the verge of swapping La Liga for the English Premier League.

Details: According to reputable insider source TEAMtalk, Nottingham Forest has emerged as the frontrunner to sign 22-year-old defensive midfielder Marc Casadó, currently leading the transfer chase.

The Catalan club's management is open to offers for the Spaniard, recognizing that a parting of ways at this stage could be the optimal solution for both sides. Casadó himself is eager for regular playing time in a top European league. Previously, the player rejected financially lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia as well as multi-club network projects, prioritizing a stable starting spot at a European club.

In addition to Nottingham Forest, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Brighton, and Sunderland have all expressed interest in the midfielder, while Benfica and AC Milan are monitoring the situation from the continent. Manchester United was also in talks for Casadó earlier this summer but dropped out after reaching an agreement to sign Carlos Baleba.

The player's situation at the Catalan club is further highlighted by a symbolic gesture: his number 17 shirt has already been handed to new signing Anthony Gordon.

It's worth noting that in the 2025/26 season, the Spanish midfielder made 24 La Liga appearances for Barcelona, providing one assist. Trusted portal Transfermarkt values the 22-year-old at €18 million, with his contract with the Blaugrana running through to summer 2028.

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