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Manchester United wanted midfield reinforcements in the summertime, however INEOS had different plans.
Given the dearth of objectives final trip, they selected to overtake the whole assault and spent in extra of £200 million to land three attackers and one goalkeeper.
Nonetheless, given Casemiro’s ageing legs, Manuel Ugarte’s drop-off in type, and Kobbie Mainoo’s unsuitability to Ruben Amorim’s tactical system, it’s clear that the pinnacle coach may do with extra choices.
Barcelona’s Marc Casado had emerged as an possibility as a result of his capacity with the ball at his ft. Regardless of the elevated curiosity, the Catalans held agency.
Casado curiosity
Hansi Flick refused to let the 21-year-old go away, however the La Masia product has performed solely as soon as this season, and naturally, that has meant the hearsay mill going into overdrive.
TBR Soccer have claimed Newcastle have now joined the race for the Barca ace, and they’re ready to beat their opponents to the Spaniard’s signature in 2026.
“The likes of Atalanta’s Ederson and Atletico Madrid’s Conor Gallagher have been on Newcastle’s radar as they thought of bringing in one other central midfielder. Casado emerged as a doable possibility for Eddie Howe and enquiries have been made.
“Golf equipment like Man United, West Ham, Atletico Madrid and Marseille have been linked in the summertime however Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick was eager to maintain the 21-year-old worldwide on the Nou Camp.
Newcastle be part of the race, United transfer on to Baleba
“Newcastle may return to their curiosity in Casado within the 2026 switch home windows, though he’ll possible be in demand once more. Casado is a extremely fascinating title to keep watch over heading into 2026. Newcastle do want and needed one thing additional in midfield and he’s somebody who does attraction.
“It stays to be seen if he’s attainable within the close to future, but when he’s out there, then Newcastle are prone to be within the combine.”
United received’t thoughts an excessive amount of, given INEOS appear to have eyes on finishing a transfer for Carlos Baleba of Brighton and Hove Albion.
So determined are the Pink Devils to win the race, that they’re ready to interrupt the British switch report in January to get their man.
Characteristic picture Pedro Salado by way of Getty Photographs
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