Chelsea and Arsenal are both in need of adding midfielders this summer. They have both identified one Barcelona star as their summer target. The London giants are prepared to spend around €40 million in oder to sign him.
Chelsea are willing to add another midfielder to thier unit this summer. Firstly, they are worried due to the injury issues of Romeo Lavia. In addition, Enzo Fernandez is being looked upon by multiple clubs across whole Europe. Lastly, players like Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Carney Chukwuemeka are likely to get sold.
On the other hand, Arsenal are in urgent need to sign midfielders. Both Thomas Partey and Jorginho are set to leave as free agent this summer. The North London club have Martin Zubimendi as top target but he also has interest from many other clubs.
Chelsea and Arsenal both keen to sign Barca star
Both of the London giants have Barca star as their common target. According to El Nacional via YS Scores, they are willing to battle it out for Marc Casado. Both of the london clubs are willing to spend €35 million to €40 million on the Spaniard.
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Casado is 21 years old and mainly plays as holding midfielder. But, he can also play as central midfielder when needed. Casado has emerged as a regular starter for Hansi Flick and has played 36 games this season. In those, he has registered 1 goal along with 6 assists.
Casado has also made his debut for Spain national team. He has represented his country on 2 different occasions so far. Chelsea and Arsenal will both find it very hard to land Casado. Barca rate him very highly and view him as long-term player. In addition, the player may also prefer to stay at Barca as he has came up through their academy.
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