Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea goalkeeper and Barcelona star Marc Casado Caught offside.
Amid Frenkie de Jong’s injury absence in the early months of last season, Casado was given opportunities to start regularly for the Blaugrana and showed glimpses of his qualities.
However, since the Dutchman’s return, the 22-year-old has found himself on the periphery, starting just five games in all competitions so far this season.
Now, Caught offside claim that despite spending a lot of money during the summer transfer window, Arsenal have money available to spend in January.
Three players Arsenal have identified as serious options include LOSC Lille youngster Ayyoub Bouaddi and Bayern Munich’s Lennart Karl. However, buying the German is virtually impossible for Mikel Arteta’s side.
Casado is also on the Spanish boss’ wish list, but Chelsea are also interested in the Spaniard and are currently the favorites to buy him. Arsenal will therefore have to do their utmost to beat the Blues in this race.
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Arsenal decided to overhaul their midfield department this summer by signing Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard after Thomas Partey and Jorginho were allowed to leave for free. Furthermore, the Gunners also have Declan Rice and Mikel Merino as options to deploy in the engine room.
On the other hand, Moisés Caicedo and Enzo Fernández were the undisputed starters for Chelsea in the middle of the park. Additionally, the West London club have Andrey Santos, Dario Essugo and Romeo Lavia as options for the position.
Essugo joined Enzo Maresca from Sporting CP this summer, but has been out injured since the start of this season. Lavia, on the other hand, struggles to stay fit.
Casado, valued at around £26 million by Transfer marketis a technically gifted player and likes to play in the deep playmaker position. He has the necessary attributes to thrive in Arteta and Maresca’s possession-based system.
However, Arsenal already have a strong midfield and it would be difficult for Casado to break into Arteta’s starting lineup. So Chelsea would be a better destination for the youngster over the North London club if he eventually leaves Barcelona next year.
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