Marc Casadó in Arsenal's sights: Could Barça lose the midfielder?

Marc Casadó is one of the most promising midfielders in the European elite. Although in 2025 he has lost prominence following Frenkie de Jong's recovery, the FC Barcelona academy graduate remains a key player for Hansi Flick. So far, the '17' has 1 goal and 6 assists in 35 matches (2,379 minutes), having scored his first professional goal a couple of weeks ago against Real Sociedad (4-0).

In this sense, Arsenal is one of the main contenders for the player from Sant Pere de Vilamajor. Mikel Arteta's side hopes to bring in three to four 'top' reinforcements next summer and could offer around 40 million euros for Marc. However, for Barça, the academy player is not for sale, beyond the need to raise funds to strengthen the team next season.

Marc Casadó's clause, too high for Arsenal's plans

Although Barça did not set a prohibitive release clause for Casadó, the 100 million euros established after his last renewal (until 2028) is too much for the budget of a London team that also urgently needs to strengthen its attack. Among the forwards targeted by Mikel Arteta are Alexander Isak and Leroy Sané, the latter being the most viable due to his potential exit at 'zero cost' from Bayern Munich.

In the case of the Barça midfielder, beyond the rumors, the player has made it clear his desire to stay as long as possible at the "club of his life". Marc's commitment to the azulgrana sports project is total, and knowing that he has the trust of the management and coaching staff in the long term, he is focused solely on winning everything with the Catalans.

After that, his role in the team, whether or not he is a starter, takes a back seat. The player from Sant Pere de Vilamajor maintains a healthy competition with Frenkie de Jong for a spot in the XI, a battle that Marc Bernal hopes to join next summer. In this way, Barça secures the future of its midfield, awaiting what happens with De Jong's renewal.