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Manchester United needed in the summer in the summer, but Ineos had other plans.
Given the lack of goals in the past time out, they chose to overhaul the entire attack and spent more than £ 200 million to land three attackers and one goalkeeper.
Given the aging legs of Casemiro, the drop-off of Manuel Ugarte in shape and the unsuitability of Kobbie Mainoo for the tactical system of Ruben Amorim, it is clear that the head coach could do with more options.
Marc Casado from Barcelona had emerged as an option because of his power with the ball at his feet. Despite the increased interest, the Catalans held.
Married interest
Hansi Flick refused to let the 21-year-old leave, but the La Masia product only played this season, and of course that meant that the rumor mill went overdrive.
TBR Football have claimed that Newcastle has now joined the race for the Barca Ace, and they are willing to beat their competitors in 2026 for the signature of the Spaniard.
“The will of Atalanta’s Ederson and Atletico Madrid’s Conor Gallagher were on the Newcastle radar when they considered bringing in another central midfielder. Casado emerged as a possible option for Eddie Howe and investigations were done.
“Clubs such as Man United, West Ham, Atletico Madrid and Marseille were connected in the summer, but Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick wanted to keep the 21-year-old international in the Nou-camp.
Newcastle are participating in the race, United continues to Baleba
“Newcastle could return to their interest in Casado in the transfer penters of 2026, although he will probably be popular again. Casado is a really interesting name to keep an eye on in 2026. Newcastle needs something extra and wanted something extra in midfield and he is someone who appeals.
“It is still to be seen whether he is feasible in the near future, but if he is available, then Newcastle are probably in the mix.”
United will not be too worse, since Ineos seems to have an eye on completing a movement for Carlos Baleba from Brighton and Hove Albion.
The Red Devils are so desperate to win the race that they are willing to break the British transfer record in January to get their husbands.
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